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13/04/2026
The decision rendered on April 9, 2026, by the Superior Court of Quebec in the case Syndicat des copropriétaires Les Jardins L’Acadie, Phase I c. Khawam, 2026 QCCS 1184, highlights a procedural rule that is too often overlooked in practice: a syndicate of co-ownership cannot, before the Small Claims Division of the Court of Québec, be represented by its manager. By confirming the dismissal of the claim filed for the recovery of common charges (2025…...
08/04/2026
On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the Condolegal webradio was devoted to the legal and practical news of co-ownership. Hosted as usual by Valéry Couture, co-ownership manager and CEO of Condo Strategis, this episode focused on a particularly anticipated topic: recent works dedicated to divided co-ownership in Quebec. On this occasion, the show welcomed a distinguished guest: Me Yves Papineau, an emeritus lawyer in co-ownership at the firm LJT Lawyers. Recognized for his expertise and his…...
01/04/2026
On March 30, 2026, the Regroupement des gestionnaires et copropriétaires du Québec (RGCQ) was heard as part of the work of the Commission de l’aménagement du territoire in the Pauline-Marois room of the National Assembly, under the authority of the Minister responsible for Housing, Ms. Caroline Proulx. On that occasion, Me Yves Joli-Coeur, president of the RGCQ, accompanied by Julien Gobeil-Simard, presented a brief on the effects of the proposed amendments to the Civil Code…...
24/02/2026
Quebec’s legal community has learned with sadness of the passing of Claude Wilson, a leading figure at the publishing house and bookstore Wilson & Lafleur. His contribution, particularly in divided co-ownership, was decisive in disseminating rigorous legal doctrine in Quebec. In a civil law system, the legal publisher plays a fundamental role. It does not merely publish texts. It contributes to building coherent collections, supporting specialized authors and ensuring the technical quality of the works…...
21/01/2026
Invité à l’émission Le 15-18 sur ICI Première de Radio-Canada, animée par Annie Desrochers, Me Yves Joli-Cœur, avocat émérite et président du Regroupement des gestionnaires et copropriétaires du Québec (RGCQ), a offert un éclairage essentiel sur l’évolution récente des règles encadrant la copropriété divise. Intitulée « Les règles pour les condos ont changé », cette entrevue s’inscrit dans le contexte de l’entrée en vigueur du règlement d’application du projet de loi 16...
13/01/2026
On January 8, 2026, the Superior Court of Quebec rendered a particularly instructive and nuanced judgment in the field of divided co-ownership in Martin c. Syndicat des copropriétaires Somerset 2060. This decision provides valuable guidance on several sensitive and frequently encountered issues in co-ownership governance, notably the prolonged and unauthorized occupation of a common portion, the validity and enforceability of amendments to the co-ownership rules, the legality of penalties imposed by the syndicate, and the…...
09/01/2026
In a judgment rendered on December 30, 2025, the Quebec Superior Court provides particularly useful clarification on the scope of the decision-making power of the board of directors regarding the allocation of common expenses, as well as on the limits of judicial oversight exercised by the courts when a co-owner challenges such decisions. This case illustrates a frequent situation in co-ownership: a deep disagreement between certain co-owners and the board of directors over how significant…...
01/01/2026
On December 31, in an atmosphere that was both solemn and deeply moving, Camille Joli-Cœur was sworn in as a lawyer of the Barreau du Québec. The ceremony took place at the Laval offices of the law firm Dunton Rainville, in the presence of family members, colleagues, and prominent figures from the legal community, marking a pivotal moment that closed the year 2025 on a note of pride and continuity....
27/12/2025
In a particularly detailed judgment rendered on August 11, 2025, the Honourable Justice Luc Huppé of the Court of Québec examined a dispute emblematic of very small divided co-ownerships—specifically, a co-ownership composed of only two fractions (units). The litigation pitted the syndicate of co-owners against the owners of one unit, and those owners against the co-owner of the other unit, who had, for several years, assumed sole responsibility for the effective management of the building.…...
18/12/2025
Co-ownership law continues to evolve at a sustained pace in Québec, both legislatively and through case law, within a context marked by significant reforms and an increasing number of structuring judicial decisions. To support these ongoing transformations and meet the growing needs of co-owners, directors, property managers, and the many professionals involved in co-ownership matters, two reference works will be released in 2025 in fully updated new editions, offering a renewed and in-depth analysis of…...
