Contract by which a person (the mandator) confers upon another person (the mandatary) the power to represent him in the performance of a juridical act with a third person. That power and, where applicable, the writing evidencing it, are also called proxy (power of attorney).
24/07/2024
In preparation for an extraordinary assembly, Mr. Wilson had initially received proxies from ten co-owners, each assigning a different number of votes. However, an unforeseen event prevents Mr. Wilson from attending the assembly. In anticipation of his absence, he has transferred these proxies to Mrs. Lafleur, who is a member…...
23/07/2024
During a meeting of co-owners, important decisions are made for each member of the co-ownership. These meetings are crucial as they determine the future management and maintenance of the property. Whether for alteration or improvement of the common portions, the election of the members of the board of directors, it…...
27/04/2024
The director plays a leading role in a co-ownership; as a mandatary of the syndicate of co-owners, he ensures the smooth running of the immovable’s day to day business which implies a working knowledge of the tasks related to this function. As such, directors must act with prudence, diligence, honesty and loyalty because they evolve…...
21/10/2023
October 21, 2023 Any co-owner may delegate his right to vote to an mandatary. Thus, with the notice calling the meeting containing agenda, financial statements and budget, there is usually a blank proxy form. However, since there is no requirement for the board to include one, it may be necessary for…...
25/06/2022
Le mercredi 15 juin 2022, la Webradio de Condolegal.com a porté sur la question de la durée et de la fin du mandat d’un administrateur. L’article 339 du Code civil du Québec établit comme règle de base que le mandat d’un administrateur est d’un an. Le règlement de l’immeuble décrit habituellement l’ensemble des modalités propres à la fonction…...
02/03/2010
In our co-ownership, there is a clear disinterest of the co-owners which results in a very low attendance at the meetings of the co-owners. For a number of years now we have had difficulty reaching the quorum. The situation is difficult because decisions that sometimes happen to be made are not followed.…...
02/03/2010
At the last annual meetings, directors held more than 50% of the votes (proxies plus their own votes). He has enough votes to be re-elected year after year. We feel helpless because we don't really have the power to turn the tide when voting. Question: Is it possible in the…...