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22/11/2022
Every January or February, the manager, the accountant or the administrator of the co-ownership syndicate must complete, at the request of the co-owners concerned, the form TPZ-1029.MD.5-V for the tax credit for home support services for seniors. Completing this form requires an analysis of the accounting books to use only eligible expenses. This work can take a lot of time, depending on the volume of transactions of the condominium. It is tempting to charge the co-owner requesting this form a fair amount of professional fees for the production of the said document. Especially that in condominiums, the trend is according to the user-pays principle. Can we do it?...
10/04/2022
April 10, 2022 - Finally, the good weather is here! The frenzy of spring cleaning and the call of floral beauty capture us all as soon as Mother Nature graces us with her mercy after a long winter. This period of renewal is especially significant in the condominium aspect, where the maintenance and landscaping of common areas are of utmost importance. We will share with you some aspects of landscaping that can impact the components of your building's envelope, causing collateral damage in the short and medium term, while highlighting the specifics related to co-ownership management and maintenance....
21/10/2023
October 21, 2023- Buying or selling a condo requires a lot of planning. The dates of signing the transaction and taking possession are an integral part of it. Indeed, a delay in the scheduled date has logistical and monetary implications that can be significant for both buyers and sellers....
22/12/2013
22 décembre 2013 - Un de vos employés s’absente fréquemment du travail, surtout les vendredis et les lundis. Un autre vous présente des billets médicaux vagues, du genre « Arrêt de travail pour 1 semaine » ou « A été vu à la clinique – Revoir dans 3 jours ». Que devriez-vous faire, en tant qu’administrateur de votre syndicat de copropriété, dans de telles circonstances?...
05/03/2021
5 mars 2021 — Dans cette deuxième partie de ma chronique qui traite des gestionnaires de copropriété, je parlerai d’autres facettes propres à leur relation avec un syndicat de copropriétaires. Dans mon texte précédent, j’ai mentionné qu’une firme de gestion passe en moyenne trois ans dans une copropriété. Pourquoi? Bien souvent parce qu’après quelques années, les membres d’un CA quittent et d’autres prennent la relève. Or, les nouveaux arrivants peuvent être enclins à critiquer la façon dont leurs prédécesseurs ont fait les choses, ce qui éclabousse un gestionnaire par la bande. Cette insatisfaction est bien souvent annonciatrice d’un non-renouvellement de contrat....
30/05/2024
A syndicate of co-ownership becomes an employer when it hires an employee under a work contract, whether verbal or written. A work contract exists when an employee performs work for remuneration under the direction or control of an employer (article 2085 of the Civil code of Quebec). This entails new legal responsibilities and obligations for the syndicate of co-ownership (SOC). Failure to comply with these obligations can result in significant legal and financial consequences. To ensure compliant and effective management of this new employment relationship, it is important to follow these step...
02/11/2018
2 novembre 2018 - Encore de nouvelles obligations pour les syndicats de copropriétaires, dites-vous? Eh bien, oui!, si vous avez des employés. Mais si ça peut vous rassurer, ces nouvelles obligations s’adressent aussi à tous les employeurs québécois, sans exception…...
18/05/2022
May 18, 2022 – In many co-ownerships, the creation of common spaces in the form of rooftop terraces on underground parkings enhances the collective living space. These rooftop terraces, considered essential components of modern architecture, present various maintenance challenges. While offering numerous benefits, they can be the source of structural problems requiring significant repair and maintenance interventions. When signs of deterioration appear, it is crucial to act quickly to avoid potential more serious damage. ...
01/10/2023
Conflicts in co-ownership often arise due to a lack of knowledge of the rules governing the building, but also due to a lack of communication or transparency, or because of a misunderstanding that has gone wrong. To ensure that co-ownership is synonymous with peace and peace of mind, it is best to adopt good habits from the beginning. The buyer of a condominium unit must therefore commit to accepting a very specific way of life, akin to a kind of micro-society. Condominiums have a bright future if social harmony is cultivated among all residents. To achieve this, crisis situations must be avoided or managed as well as possible....
10/01/2025
Wood fireplaces, appreciated for their charm and conviviality, are now raising major concerns in co-ownership buildings. Due to public health, environmental protection and safety issues, these installations must now comply with strict standards, such as those established by the Construction code. In addition, municipal regulations, particularly in Montreal, impose significant restrictions on their use and sometimes require costly compliance work. This article examines the challenges associated with these installations and proposes solutions to ensure compliance while preserving the safety of occupants....