A co-ownership comprising private portions, the use of which is intended principally as residences.
12/12/2025
The Court of Appeal has just rendered a major decision in the field of divided co-ownership in Quebec, confirming that a syndicate cannot modify the minimum rental period when such a modification alters the destination of the immovable, without obtaining the double majority required under article 1098 of the Civil…...
12/07/2025
I own a commercial unit located on the ground floor of a divided co-ownership building, with a mixed-use destination, where the upper floors of which are occupied by residential units. I wanted to convert my convenience store into a restaurant, and I recently asked the board of directors for permission…...
29/10/2024
Many websites today promote residential housing exchanges between owners, offering an attractive solution to maximize the use of one's property. Whether you are considering a reciprocal exchange with another owner or an exchange based on "hospitality points"—referred to as "GuestPoints" on some online platforms—it is essential to consider several legal…...
20/07/2024
The destination of the immovable, of the private portions and of the common portions is a fundamental concept in co-ownerships. It is both a real regulator of the rights and obligations of co-owners and a reference value between the permit and the prohibited. The destination of the building is determined in the 1st part of…...
01/07/2024
Renting your apartment to tourists, exposes you to various claims. This could be the case in cases where it is recognized that you are legally responsible for a guest who injures themselves or has their personal belongings damaged or stolen during their stay in your apartement. While some short-term…...
16/09/2010
The declaration of co-ownership is intertwined with the purchase of an apartment held in divided co-ownership. A genuine "user's guide", this document defines the rules to be observed in the immovable, as well as its administrative and management guidelines. Before acquiring a condo, any careful buyer should, imperatively, read the declaration…...