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The time when there is an irreversible cessation of all brain functions in a natural person. After the death of a co-owner, the property of the deceased is the undivided property of his heirs. It is therefore they who, in principle, must pay the common expenses relating to the fractions that were the property of the deceased.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ! In the event of the death of a co-owner, the notices of meetings and minutes of the meetings of the co-owners must be sent by the board of directors to the domicile of the deceased as long as the transfer of ownership has not been notified to him.
WARNING ! In the event of the death of a co-owner, the power of attorney he would have entrusted expires automatically. Article 2175 of the Civil Code of Quebec states the following: In addition to the causes of extinction common to obligations, the mandate is terminated by its revocation by the mandator, by renunciation by the mandatary, by the extinction of the power conferred on the mandatary or by the death of either of the parties.
24/03/2024
Common expenses (condo fees) must be paid by any co-owner. If they don't pay, they are considered "in default". The management of unpaid common expenses in co-ownership is a complex subject, often a source of concern for both syndicates and buyers. Indeed, the latter may find themselves responsible for the…...
21/02/2024
A contract typically comes with an expiration date; this is true for the contractual relationship between the syndicate of co-owners and its condo manager. The agreement can last for years or end abruptly; the flexibility and the adaptability of this agreement efficiently addresses the evolving needs and the changes of both parties. Moreover, loyalty…...
02/03/2010
During a meeting of co-owners, important decisions are made for each member of the co-ownership. Whether for alteration or improvement of the common portions, the election of the members of the board of directors, it is up to the co-owners to decide. However, if a co-owner is absent and has…...
09/09/2023
We have just learned that one of our co-owners has died. The latter's children are in conflict over who should inherit the apartment. We have even received letters from lawyers claiming the right to vote at the next meeting of co-owners. Questions: How should we deal with this family feud?…...
11/08/2016
Co-owners must be called at least once a year to a meeting known as an annual meeting. This assembly, like all other types of assembly, must bring together all the co-owners. With the notice calling the meeting, the board of directors notifies all the co-owners of the list of points…...
25/07/2016
The first sentence of article 1090 of the Quebec civil Code states that "Each co-owner is entitled to a number of votes at a general meeting proportionate to the relative value of his fraction." The number of votes is related to the share of property rights each co-owner holds in the building. Therefore, the co-owner of a…...