By continuing your navigation, you accept the use of cookies to have services and offers tailored to your interests.
To learn more view our Cookie Policy.
Water damages are the most frequent loss in co-ownerships (condominiums). The concept of water damage also includes the civil liability of the syndicate, the co-owner and the lessee (tenant) who could be responsible in the event of damages suffered by third party members; thus, the question of who is responsible for this constantly arises. However, it is necessary to know the law applicable to the person at fault. Other considerations affect both the insurer of the syndicate and…...
A contract typically comes with an expiration date; this is true for the contractual relationship between the syndicate of co-owners and its condo manager. The agreement can last for years or end abruptly; the flexibility and the adaptability of this agreement efficiently addresses the evolving needs and the changes of both parties. Moreover, loyalty to a manager varies from one co-ownership (condominium) to another; that being said, various reasons can explain the termination of the contractual relationship between the syndicate and…...
Management of water heaters management in a co-ownership (condominium) requires meticulous organization including maintaining an installation registry and collaborating with the co-owners and so, in accordance with the provisions of the declaration of co-ownership; this document usually mentions that any intervention on a water heater such as its replacement must be approved by the board of directors to ensure that the work complies with the current standards and that the contractors are qualified as evidenced by their license and by their insurance....
When water damage occurs in common portions or the private portions, the syndicate of co-owners must act quickly to implement appropriate emergency measures. It is essential to immediately report the loss to the syndicate's insurer. After an assessment of the damages by a claims adjuster, it is advisable to hire a competent contractor to carry out the necessary repairs. Moreover, it is essential to meticulously document all damages and repair efforts to rehabilitate the affected areas,…...
The occurrence of a loss in a co-ownership (condominium) is never good news; a significant water damage is likely to cause lasting damages within the immovable. Considering the impact of water damage on a co-ownership's budget, preventive measures must be implemented to monitor components and equipment at higher risk. Moreover, effective and regular communication between the board of directors and the co-owners is essential to raise awareness of the importance of keeping their private portions in good condition and…...
A device present in most co-ownerships (condominiums), the water heater has an essential role in the comfort of all occupants of the immovable; it is thus one of the electrical appliances that is most solicited in housing establishments because it provides domestic hot water use for various purposes such as showering, hand washing and laundry. The operating mode of a water heater is simple: under pressure, cold water enters either through the side, base or top of the tank as it empties…...
Extrait de l'émission animée par Georges Pothier au Canal Argent du 17 novembre 2011....
Extrait du TVA nouvelles du 27 mars 2013 {flv}Hausse_frais_de_copropriete_Reportage_TVA_27mars2013{/flv} ...
The law does not set out a list of the various tasks that may be assigned to the condo manager; the latter receives its mandate from the board of directors to manage all or part of the affairs of the co-ownership (condominium). The manager assists and advises the directors, he ensures the smooth operation of the syndicate, he makes life easier for everyone and he takes care of the most important asset of the co-owners, that is…...
The manager usually plays a key role in a co-ownership (condominium). Similarly to the board of directors, the duty of the manager is to preserve the immovable of which he is responsible and consequently, the directors must ensure that he assumes his mission with dignity, loyalty, honesty, prudence, diligence and probity; in order to achieve this, the board of directors would be well advised to implement a code of conduct in which professional ethics are addressed, that is to say namely compliance with laws…...
