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29/01/2023
January 27, 2023 - The Mayor of Montréal, Valérie Plante, made a commitment on September 23, 2019, before the heads of state and government meeting in New York, to reduce the Montréal community's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to their 1990 level. To become carbon neutral by 2050, the City of Montréal adopted the By-law concerning greenhouse gas emission disclosures and ratings of large buildings (21-042). The objective is to know the use…...
13/08/2023
August 13, 2023 - Contingency funds should not be confused with working capital. However, many condominiums dip into their contingency fund in all sauces, which will eventually turn against them. Those who have developed this bad habit, by promising to remit the sums of money deducted with interest at a later date, are transgressing the rules set out in article 1071 of the Civil Code of Québec. This windfall represents the financial heritage of a…...
01/01/2024
Il y a plus de dix ans, le site web québécois Condolegal.com et le Regroupement des Gestionnaires et Copropriétaires du Québec ont uni leurs forces pour créer un clip vidéo humoristique. Leur objectif ? Sensibiliser les copropriétaires à l’importance de s’informer et de gérer efficacement leurs copropriétés. Aujourd’hui, alors que de nouvelles dispositions législatives sont sur le point d’entrer en vigueur, obligeant les syndicats de copropriétaires à mettre en place un carnet d’entretien et une étude de…...
02/07/2024
CONDOLEGAL.COM AND THE RGCQ JOIN UP TO MARK 25 YEARS OF COMMITMENT IN THE FIELD OF CO-OWNERSHIP 1999 is an important year for co-ownership in Quebec. It marks the birth of two organizations dedicated to making known the rules specific to this way of life, to supporting those who benefit from them and to making them evolve for the common benefit. Condolegal is one of these organizations....
06/07/2024
7 August 2024 - The Building Chapter of the Safety Code (CBCS) requires the periodic verification and maintenance of fire alarm and detection systems. Like building owners, syndicates of co-owners must periodically inspect and maintain their fire alarm and detection systems to comply with CAN/ULC-S536 standards....
10/08/2024
With the growing popularity of electric bikes, scooters, and e-scooters, a new reality is emerging in the co-ownership environment: the safe management of lithium-ion batteries. While these small vehicles offer an eco-friendly and practical transportation solution, they also pose significant risks, particularly when it comes to storing batteries inside residential units. This article explores the risks associated with these batteries and the preventive measures that co-owners should adopt to avoid potentially catastrophic incidents. Understanding these dangers…...
11/10/2024
The collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, on the night of June 24, 2021, tragically highlighted the importance of maintaining co-owned buildings and the necessity of enacting strict laws on contingency fund capitalization. This disaster, which claimed 98 lives, prompted Florida to adopt SB 4-D, a law that mandates inspections and the establishment of contingency funds for buildings over 30 years old. This legislation aims to prevent future catastrophes by ensuring rigorous monitoring of…...
13/10/2024
Le mercredi 16 octobre 2024, la Webradio Condolegal portait sur un sujet crucial pour la gestion des immeubles en copropriété : l’entretien, la réparation et le remplacement des portes et fenêtres. Cette diffusion a permis d'offrir des conseils pratiques et des informations essentielles pour tous les copropriétaires et gestionnaires....
21/10/2024
The field of condominium management in Quebec remains without legislative oversight, a situation that could lead to similar abuses as those recently seen in Europe. While other Canadian provinces or European countries strictly regulate this profession, Quebec still lacks a specific legislative framework for managers. This lack of regulation allows anyone to assume this role without any competency or certification criteria, exposing co-owners to significant risks. It is therefore imperative to establish rigorous regulations to…...
25/10/2024
Le mercredi 30 octobre 2024, la webradio Condolegal était entièrement dédiée à un sujet crucial pour toutes les copropriétés : L’intervention après sinistre en copropriété. Un dégât d’eau, un incendie ou une autre catastrophe peuvent rapidement devenir un casse-tête pour les copropriétaires et les gestionnaires. Mais que faire lorsqu’un sinistre frappe? Comment bien réagir pour protéger l’immeuble et limiter les dégâts?...
