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What to do when developer refuses to complete the work?

Since last fall, work to complete the construction of our building has been stopped, while buyers of the top floor units were supposed to move in in December.  Question: Faced with the refusal of a developer or builder to complete the construction of the building, can the syndicate of co-ownership or any co-owner act in any way to either compel the builder to complete the work or obtain compensation?...

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What are the parking rules for people with disabilities?

Our building has 34 indoor parking spaces, two of which are designated spaces for the disabled. These two sites were purchased from the developer by two co-owners owning an apartment.  None of these co-owners are disabled. However, there is a co-owner who has recently become a person with reduced mobility and who is the owner of an indoor parking space not adapted to his needs. Question: Is there a law that would allow this co-owner…...

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Voisin problématique

Mon voisin de palier vit seul dans son condo. Il souffre de délire paranoïaque et, chaque nuit, frappe dans le mur avec un marteau ou un bâton, prétendant que j’opère une imprimerie dans mon unité. Il dit qu’il sent des vibrations en provenance de mon appartement. Je lui ai déjà permis de venir constater que je n’opère pas une telle entreprise et, bien qu’il n’ait rien trouvé, il continue son manège et ses accusations. J’ai…...

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Viewing images captured by surveillance cameras: what are the limits?

As a co-owner, I am particularly mindful of balancing security and respect for privacy. Following incidents of vandalism in the neighboring co-ownership, the board of directors authorized each administrator to access the building's surveillance cameras at any time via their personal cell phones. I find this measure excessive, especially in the absence of reported incidents, and I expressed my concerns regarding the protection of personal information. I was told they had full discretion in this…...

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Transformation de mon dépanneur en restaurant

J’ai demandé récemment au conseil d’administration de modifier l’usage de mon dépanneur, pour en faire un restaurant. Le conseil a alors présenté et fait voter (à 88% des voix), à l’assemblée des copropriétaires, une résolution prohibant l’exploitation de tout restaurant dans l’immeuble. Suis-je en droit de contester ce vote?...

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Sublease and declaration of co-ownership, how to combine everything?

My tenant has sublet their apartment for the second time this year, for a period of one month. The board of directors is asking me to pay a fine, claiming that it constitutes a short-term rental, which is prohibited in our co-ownership. However, under the Civil Code of Quebec, a tenant has the right to sublet their unit, and I could not refuse this request. Today, the syndicate is demanding a $5,000 fine, arguing that…...

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Rules for small co-ownerships

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Que fait le syndicat qui suspecte un vice de construction?

En tant que conseil d’administration, nous suspectons la présence d’un vice de construction dans l'immeuble. Quelles démarches devrions-nous engager afin de sauvegarder nos droits et ceux des copropriétaires?...

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Neighbourhood disturbances: olfactory nuisances (odours)

New co-owners have recently moved in. They cook a lot, a lot, with a lot of spices and other condiments. As soon as it gets out of the elevator an intense smell runs through the entire corridor. It is unbearable. Question: Is there a regulation/section of law regarding this inconvenience?...

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Is a syndicate of co-owners always liable for damages caused by the common portions?

A disaster occurred in the dwelling of a co-owner in the basement because of water infiltration caused by a crack in the concrete wall. Building insurance does not cover this type of loss. The syndicate quickly had the crack repaired. In terms of damage to the interior of the dwelling, some of the damage is to improvements (flooring) and some to basic structures (plaster walls). The co-owner refuses to call on his insurer to separate the…...

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