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12/02/2024
In compliance with its legal obligations to preserve the building, a syndicate of co-owners is frequently called upon to retain the services of contractors over the years to carry out, among other things, conversion work in the common portions. In this regard, the directors forming the board of directors of the syndicate have the obligation to act with prudence, honesty and loyalty and in the interest of the community of co-owners, in accordance with Article 322 of the Civil…...
05/12/2022
Si vous habitez, administrez ou gérez une copropriété possédant un stationnement souterrain, vous avez fort probablement entendu parler de la loi 122 (chapitre bâtiment du Code de sécurité) adoptée il y a quelques années. Une des dispositions de cette loi cible les parcs de stationnement étagés. Si votre stationnement possède une zone de roulement ne reposant pas au sol, la loi exige, entre autres choses, qu’une vérification approfondie soit faite tous les 5 ans par…...
23/04/2024
Law 122 was adopted in 2013, making facade inspection by an engineer or architect mandatory for certain types of buildings. Despite this, it is surprising to note that many building owners still seem to be unaware of these regulations, or even deliberately neglect them. Why is there still so much hesitation about this inspection which could prevent disasters? In this column, I will explain the importance of inspecting the facades of a building and the…...
09/10/2012
9 octobre 2012- Beaucoup de gens se plaignent d'inconfort thermique dans les logements de diverses façons....
29/06/2010
29 juin 2010- Nous débutons une série de quelques chroniques sur La Régie du Bâtiment (ci-après : La Régie) pour expliquer quelle est sa fonction au sujet de la construction, mais plus particulièrement en regard des logements en condominium. En introduction, nous citons les extraits les plus importants pris sur le site internet de la Régie du Bâtiment....
13/08/2010
13 août 2010- Voici notre 2ème chronique sur la Régie du Bâtiment du Québec, souvent appelée « La RBQ » dans le milieu de la Construction. Elle a comme mission d’administrer et de faire appliquer plusieurs lois et règlements de la Province de Québec dans le bâtiment en général mais aussi dans les logements en condominium :...
09/09/2010
9 septembre 2010- Voici notre 3ème chronique sur la Régie du Bâtiment du Québec, souvent appelée « La RBQ » dans le milieu de la construction. Elle a pour mission d’administrer et de faire appliquer plusieurs lois et règlements de la Province de Québec dans le bâtiment en général, et dans les logements en condominium en particulier....
10/12/2022
December 10, 2012 - Proper governance of a co-ownsership building starts with diligent and thorough maintenance. Unfortunately, this responsibility is often overlooked by many co-ownership syndicates until the consequences of their procrastination result in exorbitant repair costs. History has shown that delaying necessary maintenance work only worsens and increases expenses exponentially. Neglecting preventive maintenance and regular inspections can lead to catastrophic failures, compromising the safety of residents and the value of their real estate investment....
06/04/2024
Ensuring the longevity of a co-ownership building requires ongoing vigilance, especially when it comes to the maintenance and repair of common areas. These responsibilities, which fall to the board of directors, are crucial for the building's longevity. Among these, caulking holds a preeminent place. This delicate operation is vital for effectively countering recurrent water infiltration problems, thus ensuring the building's waterproofing and preserving its structural integrity. Therefore, rigorous maintenance is indispensable....
21/11/2022
November 21, 2022 - The management of a co-ownership requires a long-term vision that not only takes into account immediate needs but also the future implications of maintenance and renovation decisions. A strategic approach involves regularly evaluating the condition of the building and planning necessary interventions before problems become critical. In one of my columns, I highlighted a troubling issue affecting many co-ownerships in Quebec: the lack of maintenance of the real estate heritage. This…...
