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Unpleasant and embarrassing noise hearded by a person (in this case the co-owners, tenants or occupants of the building). Noise is a nuisance whose perception is an individual and subjective interpretation, although it is measurable in terms of intensity. The by-laws of the immovable generally contain stipulations concerning noise pollution. Municipalities can also regulate noise.
10/01/2025
You have just purchased your new condo, and for some time now, you’ve been hearing noise that prevents you from peacefully enjoying your unit, or even completely disrupts your sleep. You ask your neighbors, and they are facing the same issue. Noise can cause stress, frustration, fatigue, and even lead…...
24/12/2024
In my building, the soundproofing is inadequate, amplifying the noise from neighboring apartments. I am constantly affected by the nuisance caused by the incessant barking of my upstairs neighbors' dogs and their excessively loud music, which disrupts my quality of life. My neighbor, on the other hand, faces a similar…...
12/12/2024
I would like to replace the carpet in my apartment with hardwood flooring, in order to improve the aesthetics and comfort of my residence, while increasing its long-term value. However, a director informed me that prior authorization from the board of directors was required to make this change. He also told…...
17/09/2024
Acoustic comfort is an important element for the quality of life of the occupants of an apartment building. However, it is recognized that noise is one of the most common nuisances in co-ownership. Many disputes between co-owners arise from the noise generated by each other. This bone of contention generates…...
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14/09/2024
Has a condo in divided co-ownership caught your attention? Are you seriously considering buying it, but first, you'd like to know more about the immediate neighborhood? To gather additional information beyond what the seller has provided, you will often need to conduct your own investigation. This step is important on…...
01/07/2024
In principle, co-owners have the right to enjoy their private portion as they see fit. This use nevertheless has limits, namely that the right of enjoyment must not exceed normal neighborhood inconveniences. If the nuisance caused by an occupant of the immovable becomes excessive, it constitutes an abnormal neighborhood disturbance.…...
16/06/2024
In principle, the work undertaken by the syndicate should not cause harm to a co-owner. If he suffers a prejudice beyond a mere temporary nuisance, he is then be entitled to an indemnity. Article 1067 of the Civil Code of Quebec states that a co-owner may be indemnified by the…...
04/01/2024
Dans cette capsule vidéo, l’avocat émérite Yves Joli-Coeur aborde un sujet délicat: les troubles anormaux de voisinage. Il rappelle que tout copropriétaire a le droit de jouir de sa partie privative comme il le souhaite. Cependant, la loi prévoit également un devoir de tolérance des voisins, c’est-à-dire d’accepter les inconvénients…...
30/03/2022
La webradio du 30 mars 2022 a porté sur l’acoustique en copropriété. Le bruit constitue l’une des nuisances les plus courantes en copropriété. Moult différends entre copropriétaires découlent du bruit généré par les uns et les autres. Ces pommes de discorde génèrent plusieurs litiges. Pour tout dire, l’insonorisation acoustique adéquate…...
21/05/2020
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14/01/2019
Another decision regarding noise in co-ownership in Quebec has recently contributed to the ongoing issue of abnormal neighborhood disturbances. This judgment was rendered by the Honourable Luc Huppé, Judge at the Court of Quebec – Small Claims Division. It was demonstrated in this case that co-owner landlords can be held…...