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The "plans" are the technical and graphic representation, to scale, of a construction. They must be signed and sealed, by an engineer or architect, as the case may be. The "specifications” are, for their part, a document stating the scope and details of the work. They include without limitation the technical specifications and a detailed qualitative description of the materials used. The plans and specifications of the building (as) built facilitate the duty of the board of directors to maintain the building as well as its future interventions (renovation, modification and enlargement). These documents are part of the the register of co-ownership and must be made available to any co-owner upon request.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW! The syndicate may, at its own expense, obtain the plans and specifications of the immovable that are in the possession of an architect or engineer, who is bound to provide them to the syndicate on request. In addition, developers must provide the syndicate of co-owners the plans and specifications showing any substantial changes made to it during construction or renovation in comparison with the original plans and specifications.
23/07/2024
Expenses related to the maintenance and administration of the common portions of a co-ownerships start from its constitution as a legal person. It is therefore necessary that each co-ownership sets up, upon publication of the declaration of co-ownership, a Board of Directors to administer it. This board of directors is the…...
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
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…...
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…...
04/12/2023
The Guarantee Plan for New Residential Buildings differs from the private guarantee plans offered on the market by the nature of the guarantees offered and the mechanisms for asserting its rights. In this regard, the terms and conditions are set out in the the Regulation respecting the guarantee plan for new…...
21/02/2022
February 22, 2022 - The archives of a co-ownership are a set of documents kept being able to manage the building, prove rights or testify to certain activities. I am sometimes asked for how long documents filed in the co-ownership register should be kept by the syndicate. This is a…...