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Unpleasant and embarrassing noise hearded by a person (in this case the co-owners, tenants or occupants of the building). Noise is a nuisance whose perception is an individual and subjective interpretation, although it is measurable in terms of intensity. The by-laws of the immovable generally contain stipulations concerning noise pollution. Municipalities can also regulate noise.
17/09/2024
Acoustic comfort is an important element for the quality of life of the occupants of an apartment building. However, it is recognized that noise is one of the most common nuisances in co-ownership. Many disputes between co-owners arise from the noise generated by each other. This bone of contention generates…...
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14/09/2024
Has a condo in divided co-ownership caught your attention? Are you seriously considering buying it, but first, you'd like to know more about the immediate neighborhood? To gather additional information beyond what the seller has provided, you will often need to conduct your own investigation. This step is important on…...
01/07/2024
In principle, co-owners have the right to enjoy their private portion as they see fit. This use nevertheless has limits, namely that the right of enjoyment must not exceed normal neighborhood inconveniences. If the nuisance caused by an occupant of the immovable becomes excessive, it constitutes an abnormal neighborhood disturbance.…...
16/06/2024
In principle, the work undertaken by the syndicate should not cause harm to a co-owner. If he suffers a prejudice beyond a mere temporary nuisance, he is then be entitled to an indemnity. Article 1067 of the Civil Code of Quebec states that a co-owner may be indemnified by the…...
04/01/2024
Dans cette capsule vidéo, l’avocat émérite Yves Joli-Coeur aborde un sujet délicat: les troubles anormaux de voisinage. Il rappelle que tout copropriétaire a le droit de jouir de sa partie privative comme il le souhaite. Cependant, la loi prévoit également un devoir de tolérance des voisins, c’est-à-dire d’accepter les inconvénients…...
30/03/2022
La webradio du 30 mars 2022 a porté sur l’acoustique en copropriété. Le bruit constitue l’une des nuisances les plus courantes en copropriété. Moult différends entre copropriétaires découlent du bruit généré par les uns et les autres. Ces pommes de discorde génèrent plusieurs litiges. Pour tout dire, l’insonorisation acoustique adéquate…...
12/04/2021
You have just bought your new condo and for some time now, you have been hearing noise that prevents you from peacefully enjoying your unit, or even prevents you from sleeping completely. You question your neighbors and they face the same problem. But noise can stress, exasperate, tire, and even…...
21/05/2020
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09/08/2022
January 14, 2019 - Quebec case law was further enhanced by a recent decision concerning co-ownership noise. The judgment, which deals with sensitive neighborhood annoyances issues was rendered by Honorable Luc Huppé, Court of Quebec Judge, sitting in the Small Claims Division. This case established that a co-owners-lessor can…...
09/08/2022
I am constantly disturbed by noise in my condo, because its soundproofing is deficient. The co-owners living upstairs aggravate me, because of constant barking and loud music. My next door neighbour has the same problem with her neighbors above, who have recently installed hardwood floors! Question: What are our…...