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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 Quebec 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....
05/08/2023
August 5, 2023 - Experience in building envelopes is a crucial factor, especially in the current context marked by the stringent requirements of the Building Chapter of the Safety Code (CBCS). Given the obligation for condominium associations to conduct periodic inspections, choosing a qualified professional becomes essential. This particularly resonates with my 35-year journey as an architect who has developed solid skills in this field. Despite my extensive experience, I remain humble and aware of the limits of my expertise, in contrast to some self-proclaimed "experts" whose overblown claims elicit a certain skepticism in me....
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....
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. ...
02/07/2024
In the world of co-ownership, managing and maintaining common portions represent a constant challenge for boards of directors. Among the most critical and costly elements is the rehabilitation of flat roofs. Choosing the right contractor for these works is a crucial decision that can heavily impact the co-ownership’s budget. Boards of directors often struggle to evaluate the skills and reliability of potential candidates. A poor selection can lead to additional costs and delays, exacerbating the initial problems and ultimately compromising the quality and longevity of the repairs....
09/08/2022
September 8th 2015 – In the election campaign, the Chief Electoral Officer of Québec reminded the population of the candidates’ rights to access private units. Whoever prevents a candidate from entering the premises of a private unit can be subjected to a fine of $5,000 or an imprisonment sentence of a maximum of 6 months, or both. The syndicate of co-owners are especially targeted since ‟apartments or condos” fall under this umbrella....
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?...
06/05/2024
As the seller will want to receive the best possible price for their unit and the buyer will want to pay a fair purchase price, it is in the interest of both to know its fair market value. Establishing the market value of a co-ownership unit, however, is not a simple task and those buying or selling this type of property need to work with a qualified professional like a real estate broker....
31/03/2010
31 mars 2010- Dans les logements en condominium, on entend souvent des plaintes sur l’infiltration d’air aux portes, fenêtres et même les prises de courant, causant un inconfort désagréable en hiver. Une première cause est souvent une mauvaise étanchéité au pourtour des fenêtres et des portes-patio et parfois les fenêtres et portes elles-mêmes....
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?...