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Cadastral plan where the lots are contiguous, meaning that they are situated one next to another. Each lot includes the entire immovable, all the space situated above it, from a point above the horizon designated as zenith (in astronomy), along with the ground underneath, to a point situated in the center of the earth designated as nadir.
15/12/2024
As the president of a horizontal co-ownership, I have noticed confusion among co-owners. They believe that the contingency fund can cover work on private portions, such as roofs, windows, or exterior cladding. However, under the Civil Code of Québec, this fund must be used exclusively for common portions. Question :…...
21/09/2024
When purchasing an apartment in a high-rise building, the buyer automatically becomes a co-owner in a vertical co-ownership, where the units are stacked on top of each other. However, when acquiring a house (detached, townhouse or semi-detached) located on a shared piece of land with other houses, it typically falls under horizontal co-ownership., where…...
22/07/2024
Whether you are a real estate developer (for a new building) or several owners of an existing building who wish to convert it, the rules for subjecting a building to divided co-ownership are the same. The creation of a divided co-ownership is necessary when an immovable must be divided into…...
04/05/2024
The presence of a swimming pool in a divided co-ownership is a significant attraction for the building's occupants, transforming common portions into a haven of relaxation and comfort. This facility allows residents to enjoy swimming pleasures without leaving the comfort of their home. Effective management and proper use of this…...
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…...
09/12/2023
Section 1719 of the Civil code of Québec states that the seller must provide the buyer with a copy of the deed of purchase, as well as with a copy of the owner history and of the certificate of location he has on hand. Prepared by a land surveyor, the…...
21/09/2022
La webradio du 21 septembre 2022 a porté sur la question de l'assurance des copropriétés horizontales. Pour plusieurs, l'assurance d'une maison en rangée ou jumelée (en copropriété divise) est similaire à celle que l'on souscrit pour une maison individuelle. C'est ainsi que certains syndicats de copropriété horizontale n'assurent que les parties communes de la copropriété. Or,…...