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22/05/2025
In the context of a dispute between a co-owner and their syndicate, in a judgment rendered on May 20, 2025, by the Honourable Judge Sylvain Lussier of the Superior Court of Quebec, the Court considered an application for the annulment of resolutions adopted by the general meeting of co-owners of the condominium "Les Dauphins-sur-le-Parc" in Montréal. This case highlights two fundamental issues in co-ownership law: the exercise of co-owners’ rights in case of a decision deemed…...
05/05/2025
Montreal, May 5, 2025 — As dissatisfaction grows among co-owners and managers, the debate over government inaction regarding co-ownership is resurfacing. Appearing on Patrick Lagacé's radio show this Monday morning at 8:20 a.m. on 98.5 FM, Yves Joli-Coeur, a leading lawyer specializing in co-ownership law and president of the Regroupement des gestionnaires et copropriétaires du Québec (RGCQ), delivered a frank analysis of the delays surrounding the adoption of the implementing regulations for Bill 16. Adopted…...
01/05/2025
Quebec City, April 30, 2025 — At the Copropriété Cocktail conference held in Quebec City, participants heard a compelling intervention by Ms. Virginie Dufour, MNA for Mille-Îles and Official opposition housing critic at the National assembly of Quebec. She expressed her concerns to directors and managers present about the excessive delays surrounding the adoption of the implementing regulation for Bill 16. Organized under the leadership of Me Yves Joli-Cœur, president of the Regroupement des gestionnaires…...
30/04/2025
Montreal, April 30, 2025 – Invited yesterday on Isabelle Maréchal’s show on QUB Radio, Me Yves Joli-Cœur, distinguished lawyer in co-ownership law and president of the Regroupement des gestionnaires et copropriétaires du Québec (RGCQ), addressed one of the most anticipated issues in the sector: the full implementation of the legislative reform introduced by Bill 16. Five years after its adoption, some of its key measures – namely the maintenance logbook, the contingency fund study, and the certificate on…...
12/03/2025
The Superior Court of Quebec rendered an important judgment on March 12, 2025, in a case where the Syndicate of Co-owners sought, in addition to damages, an order for the sale under judicial supervision of the fraction of a recalcitrant co-owner, pursuant to the second paragraph of article 1080 of Civil Code of Quebec. This provision of the Civil Code of Quebec allows the syndicate or a co-owner to ask the court to order a…...
26/02/2025
Condominium ownership is based on a balance of rights and obligations, where each owner must maintain their unit and comply with the declaration of co-ownership. In the event of an incident, liability becomes crucial: who covers the deductible, and under what conditions can the Syndicate seek compensation? This issue arose in April 2019 when water damage caused by a defective bidet seat affected seven other units in a divided co-ownership building. Having to assume the…...
21/02/2025
Montreal, February 20, 2025 – Adopted by the National Assembly in 2019 and partially in effect since 2020, Bill 16laid the foundation for a major reform of divided co-ownership in Quebec. However, some of its key provisions were still awaiting an implementing regulation to come fully into force. That wait is now coming to an end: the government is preparing to officially file the regulation, which will notably govern the co-ownership condition certificate as well as the obligation for syndicates to…...
04/02/2025
The Moroccan Center for Co-ownership Law (CMDC), in collaboration with the Faculty of Law, is organizing a major seminar on co-ownership this Wednesday, February 5, at 10:00 AM, at Mohammed V University of Rabat - Salle des Actes - (FSJES, Agdal). This event presents an exceptional opportunity to examine the challenges of co-ownership management in light of the applicable legislative and regulatory frameworks. It will also provide insights into best practices in the field, benefiting…...
13/01/2025
On January 13, 2025, Me Yves Joli-Cœur, Emeritus lawyer and president of the Regroupement des gestionnaires et copropriétaires du Québec (RGCQ), was a guest on Frédéric Bisson’s show on 104.7 FM Outaouais, a station in the Cogeco group, to discuss the major consequences of Bill 16 on co-ownership management in Quebec. This interview shed light on critical issues related to maintenance and financing of co-ownership properties. It is available for replay on the station’s website for…...
13/01/2025
In a context where co-ownership in Quebec is facing major challenges in terms of transparency and financing of maintenance work, Me Yves Joli-Cœur, distinguished lawyer and president of the Regroupement des gestionnaires et copropriétaires du Québec (RGCQ), was recently highlighted in an article in the newspaper La Presse written by journalist Marie-Ève Fournier. The article, entitled “Transparency should shake up condo prices,” highlights the importance of the reforms introduced by Bill 16 and their potential…...
