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Contractor whose main activity consists, in whole or in part in planning, organizing, coordinating, executing, or having construction work carried out. In charge of the Project, he oversees each of the stages, from design to delivery, ensuring that schedules and budgets are respected. It may, where necessary, subcontract certain work to specialized contractors.
01/10/2024
Recently, I was confronted with a situation that raises important questions regarding insurance in divided co-ownership. After a loss caused by torrential rains, a co-owner refused to allow the contractor designated by the insurer to intervene in their private portion, preferring to hire their own contractor. This case led me…...
29/06/2024
Choosing a contractor is a crucial step that should not be taken lightly! Indeed, renovation and construction work constitute a significant budget item, and it is essential that the board of directors takes measures to choose a reliable contractor, ensuring transparency and competitiveness for co-owners. A well-structured and rigorous process…...
16/06/2024
Every syndicate of co-owners has obligations regarding common portions maintenance. Article 1039 of the Civil Code of Québec provides that "Upon the publication of the declaration of co-ownership, the co-owners as a body constitute a legal person, the objects of which are the preservation of the immovable, the maintenance and…...
28/06/2024
The law has provided legislative provisions for syndicates of co-owners to ensure they are protected in the event of poorly executed work (article 1081 of the Civil Code of Quebec). The legislator aims to address the issues that may arise following a construction project. When work is carried out in…...
16/06/2024
Work to be carried in common portions is to be undertaken by the syndicate of co-owners. In its capacity of the client, he is the instigator and the beneficiary thereof. It prepares the specifications and consequently the needs, the budget, the provisional calendar and the objectives to be achieved. In…...
27/05/2024
Our syndicate of co-ownership will soon undertake repair work on the building's garage slab. As a director, we consulted an engineer to prepare a cost estimate. We are now at the stage of initiating the work. Given the significant costs involved, we have questions about choosing the contractor. It is…...