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Legal person (non-profit organization) authorized by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) (Québec Building Board) to administer the (mandatory) “plan de garantie des bâtiments résidentiels neufs” (Guarantee Plan for new residential buildings) for the entire Quebec territory. This organization guarantees the faithful execution of the legal and contractual obligations of a contractor resulting from a contract entered into with a beneficiary. It is governed by the “Règlement sur le plan de garantie des bâtiments résidentiels neufs” (Regulation respecting the guarantee plan for new residential buildings). Its mission is to improve the quality of residential construction and its board of directors includes professionals in the fields of architecture, law and engineering, government agencies representatives, members of consumer associations and contractors.
21/08/2015
Building a condominium requires major investments on the part of a developer. This is the reason why a down payment will be required upon signing the preliminary contract for the desired condo unit. The Civil Code of Quebec provides that “any amount paid on the occasion of a promise of sale is…...
22/03/2024
En tant que membre du conseil d'administration de notre syndicat de copropriété, je suis fréquemment confronté à une variété de documents et communications qui emploient divers acronymes et abréviations propres au secteur de la copropriété. Dans le but d'améliorer ma compréhension ainsi que celle des autres membres du conseil, et…...
04/12/2023
The Guarantee Plan for New Residential Buildings differs from the private guarantee plans offered on the market by the nature of the guarantees offered and the mechanisms for asserting its rights. In this regard, the terms and conditions are set out in the the Regulation respecting the guarantee plan for new…...
04/12/2023
In 1999, the Government of Quebec introduced a Regulation respecting the guarantee plan for new residential buildings to protect the owners of new homes and certain condominiums. This regulation, prepared in the wake of the government guidelines proposed at the Summit on the Construction Industry in Quebec in the fall of…...
04/12/2023
Real estate developers who are not the holders of the appropriate license for the construction of the Régie du Bâtiment du Québec may have a legal existence, be listed in the yellow pages and advertise in newspapers or on the Web. However, before signing a preliminary contract for the purchase…...
04/12/2023
The Regulation respecting the guarantee plan for new residential buildings regulates the liability of the contractor (developer) for any problem related to the quality of the construction work. In this regard, this regulation has provided for a specific protection regime for divided co-ownership. Whether it is a private or common…...
09/08/2022
March 10th 2022 - The pre-acceptance inspection is a critical step in the process of acquiring a new property. A thorough and careful inspection is the best way to protect buyers from any unforeseen issues. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about the pre-acceptance inspection of…...
14/12/2021
En 1999, le gouvernement du Québec a mis en place un Règlement sur le plan de garantie des bâtiments résidentiels neufs afin de protéger les propriétaires de maisons et de certaines copropriétés neuves. La mise en œuvre de ce règlement relève de la Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ). Son…...
02/10/2021
Until December 31, 2014, the mandatory warranty plan was administered by various organizations associated with the builders' associations, namely The APCHQ's New Home Warranty, The Abritât Guarantee Inc. and Qualité Habitation. In order to eliminate any appearance of conflict of interest, the Regulation respecting the guarantee plan for new residential…...
09/08/2022
July 27th 2021 - Divided co‑ownership is a housing type that has become popular in Quebec in recent years. If you’re thinking about buying a new condo—undoubtedly a significant milestone in your life—you’ll find helpful tips in this article on choosing the right contractor....
10/12/2019
Cette chronique vous est proposée par Garantie de construction résidentielle 10 décembre 2019 — Garantie de construction résidentielle (GCR) publiera dorénavant des chroniques sur Condolegal.com, afin d’aider les consommateurs à poser les bons gestes lorsqu’ils achètent un condo. Le premier sujet traitera de l’avis de fin des travaux des parties…...
21/08/2015
The preliminary contract is an important step in any purchase of new or a property to be built. At all times, the unequivocal will for the buyer to acquire the property must be registered. Although the Civil Code of Quebec specifies the mandatory content of a preliminary contract, the statements…...