95 Articles
23/10/2024
On October 24, 2024, Me Yves Joli-Coeur, Emeritus Lawyer and president of the Regroupement des gestionnaires et copropriétaires du Québec (RGCQ), along with Réjean Touchette, a member of the RGCQ’s board of directors, spoke before the Commission de l’aménagement du territoire (National Assembly) They presented the RGCQ's position on Bill 76, a law proposed by the Minister of Labor, Jean Boulet, aimed primarily at enhancing construction quality and public safety. In a brief, the RGCQ…...
11/09/2024
Mercredi 11 septembre 2024, le Gouvernement du Québec a publié, dans la Gazette officielle du Québec, un Projet de règlement important, qui mettra, lors de son adoption définitive, en vigueur des dispositions majeures des projets de loi 16 et 31. Ce règlement, qui modifie en profondeur le Code civil du Québec, imposera de nouvelles obligations aux syndicats de copropriétaires, en matière de transparence, de gestion financière et d'entretien des immeubles....
12/08/2024
Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer le lancement de la nouvelle saison des webradios Condolegal.com 2024-2025. Cette série d'émissions, qui débutera le mercredi 18 septembre 2024, se poursuivra jusqu'au mercredi 18 juin 2025. Ces rendez-vous tous les deux semaines offriront aux copropriétaires, aux membres des conseils d’administration des syndicats de copropriétaires, aux gestionnaires et à tous les acteurs du milieu de la copropriété, une occasion unique d'approfondir leurs connaissances sur divers sujets essentiels à la bonne gestion de leur immeuble....
10/06/2024
The co-ownership law team at Dunton Rainville, led by Me Yves Joli-Coeur, is pleased to announce the addition of Me Émilie Paquin. During her time at the Faculty of Law at the University of Montreal, Me Paquin engaged in various initiatives, from writing for the student newspaper to organizing events, honing her writing and speaking skills....
04/04/2024
Dans une récente affaire impliquant le Syndicat de la copropriété du 780 des Bosquets, ci-après appelé Syndicat, et un de ses copropriétaires, l’honorable juge Luc Huppé de la Cour du Québec a mis en lumière une démarche pour le moins étonnante de la part du Syndicat....
03/04/2024
Le Regroupement des gestionnaires et copropriétaires du Québec (RGCQ) is in mourning following the death of François Taillefer on March 28, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. François left his mark on the RGCQ, the legal community and the general public through his dedication and expertise....
22/02/2024
Since June 2023, Bill 31, introduced by the minister responsible for housing, France-Élaine Duranceau, has sparked heated discussions in the housing sector, exacerbated by the current crisis. Notwithstanding this controversy, the project makes significant modifications to articles 1070.2 and 1071 of the Civil Code of Quebec. It was sanctioned by the National Assembly of Quebec on February 21, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the reform of co-ownership law in the province. This legislation is expected…...
12/02/2024
Montreal, February 12, 2024 — Dunton Rainville, known for its notable expertise in the legal field and ranked among the top ten law firms in Quebec, is proud to announce the arrival of Raphaëlle Levesque to its team dedicated to co-ownership law. She comes to strengthen the team led by the eminent lawyer Me Yves Joli-Cœur, president of the Quebec Co-Ownership Managers and Owners Association (RGCQ) and partner in charge of the co-ownership sector at…...
29/12/2023
Current legal events tell us that it can be costly for a delinquent co-owner not to respect the declaration of co-ownership. Recall that Condolegal reported, in a news item of April 2, 2023, a judgment of the Superior Court condemning a co-owner who rented her apartment on a short-term basis, in contravention of the declaration of co-ownership, to pay her syndicate more than $90,000 in penalties and in reimbursement of the fees of the syndicate's lawyers.…...
09/11/2023
Dans le cadre de l’étude du Projet de loi 31 (Loi modifiant diverses dispositions législatives en matière d’habitation) en commission parlementaire, deux amendements importants ont été adoptés....