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A person which owns with another person or more an immovable without this immovable being governed by a declaration of co-ownership. Article 1015 of the Civil code of Québec provides that the shares of the co-owners are presumed equal. Generally, this presumption should apply failing a provision specifying the ownership share of the property in the deed of sale.
21/09/2024
Undivided co-ownership has existed since time immemorial, even before the existence of divided co-ownership. Joint ownership allows two or more people to own a building while sharing the acquisition and operating costs. A co-ownership is said to be undivided when the right of ownership is not accompanied by a physical…...
23/07/2024
When it comes time to acquire a home, many buyers turn to the acquisition of a multi-unit building (such as a duplex, triplex, quadruplex, etc.). The direct conversion of rental units to divided co-ownership is prohibited in some cities, with a few exceptions, which is why owners first turn them…...
13/12/2023
When purchasing real estate, it's important to fully understand the different types of ownership that affect your rights and obligations as a potential buyer. If you're looking for an apartment, ask whether it's part of a divided or undivided co-ownership. While both involve sharing a building among several co-owners, the…...
13/12/2023
In undivided co-ownership,, withdrawal and preemption rights can disrupt the course of a real estate transaction. It is important to understand that in this type of co-ownership, other co-owners may have priority over a potential buyer. The latter's property title could be uncertain for a certain period: a buyer who…...