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Co-ownership is often associated with the classic image of condo towers: multi-storey buildings, elevators, entrance halls and stacked apartments. However, this reality represents only part of the co-ownership model that exists in Quebec. In this Condolegal video capsule, Me Yves Joli-Cœur, an emeritus lawyer in co-ownership, explains the differences between vertical co-ownership and horizontal co-ownership, two distinct legal forms that are nevertheless governed by the same basic rules....
29/01/2026
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Condolegal’s webradio addressed a little-explored topic: “horizontal co-ownership”. Horizontal co-ownership raises many questions, both from a legal perspective and in terms of day-to-day management. Often perceived as simpler than vertical co-ownership, it nevertheless involves important specificities that can have major impacts on the rights, obligations and governance of syndicates and co-owners....
In this Condolegal video capsule entitled “Common portions and private portions: What is the difference?”, Me Joli-Cœur clarifies a fundamental concept in co-ownership: the distinction between common portions and private portions. Intended for co-owners, directors and managers, this educational capsule aims to dispel the ambiguities that frequently surround this classification and that are often at the origin of conflicts or misunderstandings within co-ownership syndicates....
Condolegal offers a new video capsule devoted to a central player in divided co-ownership: the board of directors. Too often perceived as a simple decision-making body, the board of directors nevertheless plays a fundamental role in the management, protection, and long-term preservation of the building. In this capsule, Me Yves Joli-Cœur, an emeritus lawyer and a leading authority in co-ownership law in Quebec, explains in a clear and accessible manner what the board of directors…...
15/10/2025
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the Condolegal Webradio addressed a key topic in co-ownership: proper management of a loss. As usual, the program was hosted by Valéry Couture, co-ownership manager and CEO of Condo Stratégis....
Condolegal presents a new video capsule devoted to a concept that is still little known, yet essential in co-ownership: the transitional director. In this video, Me Yves Joli-Cœur, an emeritus lawyer and a leading authority in co-ownership law in Quebec, explains in a clear and accessible manner what a transitional director is, in what contexts such a role may be required, and what function this person fulfills within a co-ownership syndicate....
01/10/2025
On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the Condolegal webradio addressed a key topic for all co-owners and directors: the implementation of a real estate asset management plan. This program was hosted by Valéry Couture, an experienced manager and CEO of Condo Stratégis, alongside Julien Gobeil-Simard, CEO of Hoodi, an expert in technologies and co-ownership management solutions. Together, they shared practical advice to optimize the preservation and enhancement of your co-ownership’s assets....
Condolegal presents a new video capsule devoted to a key concept in co-ownership law: the provisional director. In this video, Me Yves Joli-Cœur, an emeritus lawyer recognized for his expertise in co-ownership, explains in a clear and accessible manner what a provisional director is, in what contexts such a person may be appointed, and what role they play within a co-ownership facing difficulties....
04/06/2025
On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Condolegal’s Webradio presented an edition dedicated to an important question in co-ownership: How to choose a good manager? This program offered a practical and critical look at best practices for selecting a manager and at the legal and contractual obligations that must be well understood. In a context where the management of co-ownership properties is becoming increasingly complex, choosing a good manager is crucial to ensure the financial, administrative and…...
07/05/2025
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Condolegal’s Webradio offered a special edition hosted by Valéry Couture, an experienced co-ownership manager and CEO of Condo Stratégis, dedicated to a topic both concrete and often misunderstood: parking in co-ownership. Who can park where? Who owns the space? How are snow removal or cleaning costs allocated? These are all questions regularly asked by co-ownership syndicates and managers — and they deserve clear, practical answers....