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Amounts of money required from the co-owners by the syndicate to meet the expenses arising from the maintenance and sometimes the replacement and major repairs related to common portions for restricted use of which they have exclusive use. Where the declaration of co-ownership so provides, the syndicate may collect a contribution from certain co-owners to pay the costs associated with the replacement and major repairs of the common portions for restricted use, regardless of the relative value of the fractions.
19/01/2025
I would like to obtain clarification regarding the maintenance of balconies in our condominium building. Originally, the balconies were constructed using treated wood, a material that requires regular maintenance, including applying a protective stain every two years to ensure their durability and aesthetic appeal. Our declaration of co-ownership states the…...
03/10/2024
Le jeudi 3 octobre 2024, nous étions réunis pour une webradio exclusive qui explorait un sujet souvent méconnu : Un syndicat de copropriété peut-il générer des revenus en dehors des charges communes ? À travers cette discussion, nous avons abordé les possibilités qu’ont les syndicats de diversifier leurs sources de financement. Peut-on louer…...
17/09/2024
Before buying the apartment of your dreams, find out about the status of the common expenses associated with it, especially those that may have remained unpaid by the seller. Common expenses, better known as " condo fees", which you will have to pay once you become a homeowner, are an essential…...
23/07/2024
Although the syndicate’s decision-making bodies are constituted upon publication of the declaration of co-ownership, their effective implementation is, in practice, often carried out by the developer who signed the declaration. The administration and management of the syndicate of co-owners are thus assumed, on a transitional basis, by a director appointed…...
04/05/2024
The presence of a swimming pool in a divided co-ownership is a significant attraction for the building's occupants, transforming common portions into a haven of relaxation and comfort. This facility allows residents to enjoy swimming pleasures without leaving the comfort of their home. Effective management and proper use of this…...
30/03/2024
Common expenses are payable by the person who is the title owner upon receipt of the notice of assessment. However, when selling a fraction, the buyer may be required to pay with interest for all common charges owed by the seller (Article 1069 of the Civil Code of Québec). It…...
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27/03/2024
Vehicle parking within the immovable may be organized as a common portion for restricted use. Most often than not, declarations of co-ownership (constituting act of co-ownership) designate the legal status of exterior parking spaces as common portions for restricted use; this is also true for indoor parking spaces when the developer (declarant) decides that it…...
01/03/2024
The co-ownership (condominium) gives rise to expenses relating to the maintenance of the common portions and the day-to-day administration of the syndicate. Administrative, maintenance, replacement, improvement or alteration expenses of the common portions are divided among the co-owners of the immovable. General common expenses are to be distinguished from particular common…...
05/02/2024
Electric vehicles (EV) are increasingly seen as one of the transport methods to reduce the impact of car traffic on the climate. With the effort to be made to substantially reduce Quebec's greenhouse gas emissions and to contain the increase in temperatures by the end of the century, the sale of…...
28/03/2023
La webradio du mercredi 29 mars 2023 a porté sur le mode de répartition des charges communes entre les copropriétaires. La copropriété donne lieu à des dépenses relatives à l’entretien des parties communes et l’administration courante du syndicat. Les coûts d'administration, d'entretien, de remplacement, d'amélioration ou de transformation des parties communes constituent des…...
18/12/2022
La webradio du 14 décembre 2022 a porté sur le lancement de la deuxième édition de l’ouvrage Les charges de copropriété et leur recouvrement. Les charges communes sont essentielles au bon fonctionnement de tout syndicat de copropriété et à l’accomplissement de ses objets et responsabilités. Rappelons que le syndicat de copropriétaires doit, pour faire face aux dépenses résultant de…...
25/04/2022
I want to understand how condo fees (common expenses) shown in real estate agency listings are established. These amounts are not consistent and create uncertainty in the minds of those looking to purchase in co-ownership. Question: Is there a uniform directive among real estate agencies in this regard? What advice…...
04/10/2020
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