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At our last Annual General Meeting, the Board of Directors presented the estimated budget for the coming year. This budget provided for a substantial increase of the common expenses, as significant work was to be carried out during the year to upgrade the elevator. Many co-owners did not agree with this decision, but the budget was passed anyway! I really had the impression that during this meeting, the will of a majority of co-owners was…...
As president of the board of directors, I would like to address the matter of dryer duct maintenance. To prevent lint buildup, ensure the safety of residents, and maintain the efficiency of the ventilation systems, it is recommended to clean these ducts every two or three years. My question is as follows: should these costs be covered individually by each co-owner for the ducts linked to their respective units, or should they be included in…...
Question: Our declaration of co-ownership states that exterior windows, incorporated into the walls, are common portions for restricted use. However, the windows of my apartment are heavily foggy, a multitude of water droplets accumulate during the night and hinder the view. A glazier told me that the cause of this problem is a failure in the sealing of the thermos glass itself. The directors claim that the costs of replacing the thermos are borne by…...
Je suis administrateur et je m'y perds dans la gestion des charges communes de copropriété au regard de la TPS et de la TVQ. Il y a un local commercial au rez-de-chaussée et des unités d'habitation dans les étages. Question: Comment dois-je répartir ces deux taxes ? Est-ce que tous les copropriétairers doivent les payer ou seulement le propriétaire du local commercial?...
À la dernière assemblée de condos, j'ai lu les états financiers et je n'ai vu nulle part que le syndicat payait des taxes foncières. Cela m'étonne beaucoup. Si le syndicat est propriétaire des parties communes, alors c'est logique qu'il soit soumis aux mêmes règles que chacun des copropriétaires à l'égard de sa partie privative. Je ne sais pas trop quoi penser : le syndicat doit-il payer des taxes foncières?...
We are a small co-ownership of twelve units. It is recognized that periodic maintenance and replacement of water heaters in apartments is a requirement of insurers. But we have a co-owner who makes the strong head and refuses to change his own (who is more than ten years old), on the pretext that his unit is located in a semi-basement. According to him, the risk of damage in case of water damage is minimal. I…...
Est-ce qu’un syndicat peut obliger les copropriétaires à effectuer des tâches ménagères? ...
For several years, one or more wasp nests have been housed in the façade of our building. Two co-owners use cheap products to eliminate them, with no conclusive long-term results. I want to hire a professional exterminator to eradicate the problem. Question: Who is responsible for removing wasp nests if only one co-owner is inconvenienced? ...
At our last annual co-owner's meeting, the board of directors informed us that it was going to take $10,000 from our contingency fund to set up a self-insurance fund. To justify their decision, the directors said that this will allow to avoid putting up a special assessment. Several co-owners seemed to agree. Question: Can the board unilaterally decide to use part of the sums accumulated in the contingency fund to set up a self-insurance fund without…...
As a member of the board of directors of our co-ownership, I am concerned about the access rights to common portions for co-ownership owners who choose to rent out their units. One of our owners, who has recently rented out his apartment, wonders if he can continue to use facilities like the pool and gym, which he previously frequented three to five times a week. Question: Does he still have the right to use these services…...
