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The minimal number of voting co-owners (either in person or through a proxy), representing the number of votes required by the Civil Code Of Quebec, or the declaration of co-ownership, in order for the meeting of the co-owners to legally deliberate and take a decision. Note that a judgment has already admitted that, in a co-ownership with three fractions, the declaration of co-ownership may require a quorum greater than the majority of votes, for the meeting to deliberate validly. However, the quorum for a make-up general meeting is calculated differently, the three quarters of the co-owners, present or represented, at the second general meeting constitute quorum.
24/07/2024
The Civil Code of Quebec requires an enhanced majority for certain decisions that have a greater impact on the community of co-owners or on their individual rights. These decisions can significantly influence the daily lives of co-owners and the value of their properties. In addition, this enhanced majority is intended to temper…...
23/07/2024
It is possible to make a decision without having a meeting. Article 354 of the Civil Code of Québec recognizes the value of a written resolution: "Resolutions in writing signed by all the persons qualified to vote at a meeting are as valid as if passed at a meeting of…...
23/07/2024
In order for a Meeting of co-owners to deliberate and adopt decisions, the Law provides that the co-owners (present or represented), eligible to vote, must hold the majority of votes. This requirement is called a quorum.It is also necessary that the quorum be maintained for the duration of the meeting.…...
23/07/2024
Whatever the type of building they have chosen, all co-owners, without exception, are called upon to participate in meetings of co-owners. Thus they can vote on the questions on the agenda, and take various decisions necessary for the sound operation of the co-ownership. The co-owners are called upon to meet periodically for questions…...
23/07/2024
Our co-ownership declaration states that the annual meeting of co-owners must be held during the last week of June. However, we observe a high rate of absenteeism due to the holidays associated with Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day and Canada Day. Additionally, our meeting room is not air-conditioned, and the heat prevents many elderly…...
17/04/2024
The declaration of co-ownership is a document that encompasses all the rules specific to a syndicate of co-owners, to ensure the proper functioning of a building and cohesion among its occupants. It also specifies the conditions of use and enjoyment of the common and private portions. Life in co-ownership is not…...
26/08/2016
Question: Can we provide, in a declaration of co-ownership, that the quorum for a General Meeting of the co-owners requires all owners to be present or represented?...
02/03/2010
In our co-ownership, there is a clear disinterest of the co-owners which results in a very low attendance at the meetings of the co-owners. For a number of years now we have had difficulty reaching the quorum. The situation is difficult because decisions that sometimes happen to be made are not followed.…...