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The minimal number of voting co-owners (either in person or through a proxy), representing the number of votes required by the Civil Code Of Quebec, or the declaration of co-ownership, in order for the meeting of the co-owners to legally deliberate and take a decision. Note that a judgment has already admitted that, in a co-ownership with three fractions, the declaration of co-ownership may require a quorum greater than the majority of votes, for the meeting to deliberate validly. However, the quorum for a make-up general meeting is calculated differently, the three quarters of the co-owners, present or represented, at the second general meeting constitute quorum.
02/07/2025
In our co-ownership, we are facing a concerning lack of interest from the co-owners, which is reflected in very low attendance at the meetings of the co-owners. This lack of involvement has persisted for several years, to the point where it is becoming increasingly difficult to reach the quorum required…...
17/06/2025
Amending the declaration of co-ownership requires obtaining the approval of the co-owners convened in a meeting. However, that meeting must be validly constituted, which presupposes that the required quorum is reached—namely, the presence or representation of a sufficient number of votes. When this quorum is not achieved, it may be…...
13/02/2025
I live in a small co-ownership of three stacked apartments, located in the Plateau district of Montreal. Based on my understanding, the quorum required for a co-owners’ assembly corresponds to the majority of votes from members who are present or represented. However, our declaration of co-ownership imposes a stricter threshold,…...
18/01/2025
The financial situation of our co-ownership is becoming increasingly concerning, as current revenues are no longer sufficient to cover essential expenses and maintain services. Despite several attempts, including surveys with various proposed dates, I have been unable to gather enough participants to meet the quorum required for critical decision-making meetings.…...
24/07/2024
The Civil Code of Quebec requires an enhanced majority for certain decisions that have a greater impact on the community of co-owners or on their individual rights. These decisions can significantly influence the daily lives of co-owners and the value of their properties. In addition, this enhanced majority is intended to temper…...
23/07/2024
It is possible to make a decision without having a meeting. Article 354 of the Civil Code of Québec recognizes the value of a written resolution: "Resolutions in writing signed by all the persons qualified to vote at a meeting are as valid as if passed at a meeting of…...
23/07/2024
In order for a Meeting of co-owners to deliberate and adopt decisions, the Law provides that the co-owners (present or represented), eligible to vote, must hold the majority of votes. This requirement is called a quorum.It is also necessary that the quorum be maintained for the duration of the meeting.…...