Action by which the syndicate makes available to the co-owners or and their mandataries part of the documents kept in the register of the co-ownership. This consultation of the documents must be possible in the presence of a director or a person designated for that purpose by the board of directors, at reasonable hours and according to the rules provided in the by-laws of the immovable. In addition, every co-owner is entitled to obtain a copy of the content of the register and of any such documents at a reasonable cost.
26/07/2024
I am a new owner in a small co-ownership. The directors are volunteers. I am wondering about the most effective way to raise awareness among co-owners and directors about the importance of complying with our declaration of co-ownership and recent legislative changes. My goal is to address this delicate issue…...
01/07/2024
Cohabiting with others in a building in divided co-ownership implies the right to respect for the private life. This right is guaranteed by article 3 of the Civil Code of Québec and the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. Its informational dimension is legally protected by the Act respecting the…...
16/06/2024
Replacing windows, reroofing or rehabilitating underground parking slabs, to name but a few, is usually very expensive. Upgrading the common portions generally represents significant costs for the co-ownership and managing them can be complex. This reality is accentuated by the aging of Quebec's housing stock and the new obligations introduced…...
02/04/2024
Optimal management of a co-ownership (condominium) is rooted in the meticulous keeping of a register and so, in accordance with section 342 of the Civil Code of Québec; this register, partially accessible to co-owners, contains vital information for the proper functioning of the co-ownership such as the contact details of the co-owners as well…...
21/06/2023
Consulter un avocat ou un notaire pour lui poser une question n’est pas toujours simple : prendre rendez-vous, se déplacer, payer les coûts, etc. Par ailleurs, il n'est pas toujours facile de trouver une réponse à sa question quand on recherche sur Internet. Sans parler du fait que ce qu'on…...
09/08/2022
Question: I want to sell my apartment. I am aware that I must provide a number of documents to the real estate broker who takes care of the sale, to the buyer in the making whose offer I will have accepted and to the notary who is in charge of…...
12/06/2020
When our Board of directors communicates by email, with all the co-owners, this is done so that we do not see the email addresses of the co-owners. As a result, no one can see the response of others, so we cannot discuss the subject of communication. I find this quite…...
16/09/2010
When you want to buy a condo, there are important checks to do and documents to obtain. One of the main checks is to know the financial health of the syndicate. This information must be complete and transparent. If the co-ownership has been poorly managed, you could find yourself paying…...
09/08/2022
I must quickly consult some documents in the register and records of my co-ownership, including the plans of the immovable. I need to respond to a contractor from whom I asked for a quote for work in my apartment. Well there it is, the directors refuse to give me access…...