Definition : Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms

Québec law, the object of which is to guarantee to any person the legal protection of his fundamental rights. This applies to, in particular, the respect for the dignity of human beings, the equality of women and men, the recognition of the rights and freedoms to which they are entitled, and the protection against any type of discrimination.

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23/07/2024

Powers of the syndicate of co-owners

The syndicate of co-owners is composed of all co-owners. Its powers are established in the collective interest of the co-owners, while respecting the individual rights guaranteed by the declaration of co-ownership and the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, particularly regarding the inviolability of the home. It acts as a legal…...

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01/07/2024

Harassment in co-ownership

Harassment in co-ownership can take many forms and develop in a wide variety of contexts. When occupants of a building with very different temperaments share a place to live, it happens that the spirits heat up to the point of making cohabitation impossible. A co-owner who infringes on his neighbor's privacy…...

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01/07/2024

Supreme Court of Canada and work in co-ownership

As part of its missions, the syndicate must authorize, if necessary, any work undertaken by co-owners, whether in the private portions or the common areas for restricted use. Co-owners should not forget that in co-ownership, certain rules apply. In this regard, certain declarations require co-owners to provide the board of…...

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16/06/2024

Limited right of access

The directors of a co-ownershipmay, eventually, be required to enter a co-owner’s private portion. Article 1066 of the Civil Code of Québec obliges the co-owner, as well as their tenant or any other occupant, to accept work within their private portion. This applies particularly to urgent or conservation work aimed at ensuring…...

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01/01/2024

Capsule vidéo avec Yves Joli-Coeur : La protection des renseignements personnels

Dans cette capsule vidéo, l’avocat émérite Yves Joli-Coeur aborde un sujet crucial pour toute copropriété divise : la protection des renseignements personnels. Il souligne l’importance de respecter la confidentialité des informations personnelles des copropriétaires. Cohabiter avec d’autres personnes dans un immeuble en copropriété divise implique le droit au respect de la…...

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20/07/2023

Can we ban the burkini in a co-ownership?

Our co-ownership is composed of more than 350 apartments and a significant percentage of these are owned by co-owners who rent to tenants of Muslim faith. Our indoor and outdoor pool regulations are clear: only the wearing of swimsuits and swimming caps are allowed. But in our outdoor pool, we…...

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06/11/2021

Langue des débats

Je suis membre d’un syndicat de copropriétaires dans l’Outaouais comptant 80 copropriétaires dont 65% sont anglophones. Les rencontres de l’assemblée des copropriétaires et celles du conseil d’administration sont toujours en anglais. Lorsqu’une question est posée en français on y fait généralement abstraction et on la passe sous silence. Question : Au Québec…...

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09/08/2022

Can a manager with a criminal record be hired?

Our Board of Directors considers entrusting part of the administrative management of the syndicate to an external manager. In order to reduce the risk of fraud, a criminal history certificate is included in our selection criteria. Also, proof of liability insurance from the manager is verified so that it is sufficient…...

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09/08/2022

Imposing an air freshener upon owners who smoke?

  I live in a co-ownership where there are a few smokers, one of which is located directly below me. His smoke migrates into my apartment. I am worried of its effects on my health in the medium and long terms, as well as that of my spouse and those…...

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