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From construction defects to human drama...
For more than 10 years, the RGCQ has denounced the lack of supervision of construction sites in the area of co-ownership and the resulting consequences on the quality of construction. Radio-Canada will shed light on laxity in the construction industry during the broadcast of the next "La facture" report, Tuesday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m. Invited to speak in this program, Mr. Yves Joli-Cœur, shares his concerns and denounces the lack of consumer protection in the face of poor workmanship in co-ownership.
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New amendments to contingency fund and maintenance log adopted
The RGCQ welcomes the adoption of two amendments to Bill 31 concerning the contingency fund and the maintenance log.
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The contingency fund study: a tool for intergenerational equity
The purpose of a contingency fund study is to determine the fair and reasonable amounts that a condominium should set aside to ensure that the fund is sufficient to cover the estimated cost of major repairs and replacement of inventory items in the common areas.
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Understanding majorities
The percentage of votes required to adopt a resolution at a co-owners' meeting is dictated by the Civil Code of Québec to ensure a sound and fair democratic process, taking into account the importance of the decision for the co-ownership.
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Review and modification of the relative fractional values
The right of co-owners to have the relative value of fractions reviewed is enshrined in the Civil Code of Québec, thus ensuring an equitable distribution of financial responsibilities and rights within the community.
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Short-term condominium leasing
The destination of the immovable, as prescribed in the declaration of co-ownership, is the key indicator that determines whether or not a co-owner has the right to make short-term rentals - and the terms and conditions of such rentals.
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Management column
Managing a condominium: ensuring the longevity of the condominium's built heritage
Living in a heritage building presents many challenges: careful planning, substantial financing, precise maintenance and repairs to preserve its authenticity and historic value, not to mention the appropriate insurance to hold and strict regulations to comply with.
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Landscaping and tree care: major challenges in condominiums
From community gardens and green roofs to a complete overhaul of the landscaping, landscaping can increase both the value of a property and its residents' quality of life.
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Drame au Faubourg Boisbriand
L’actualité nous interpelle à nouveau et suscite de vives inquiétudes, avec une affaire de probable faillite pour les syndicats Pimbina, qui composent la copropriété du Faubourg Boisbriand, aux prises avec une situation de dépérissement « accéléré » de quelque 150 unités, construites il y a à peine 15 ans, en raison de la mauvaise qualité de la construction et de vices cachés.
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Legal column
When will managers be professionalized?
When the Civil Code of Québec was reformed in 1994, the legislator introduced into our law a new concept directly inspired by French law, a “syndicate of co-owners,” with a juridical personality.
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Municipal taxation and co-ownership
Getting informed, getting involved, participating in public consultations, and exercising one’s right to vote in municipal elections are all important actions of civic engagement in one’s municipality.
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Building column
Snow and ice removal
Winter means clearing snow from common areas, maintenance, shovelling balconies, spreading salt and abrasives and … potential hazards and injuries.
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Tenant management
For a co-owner, renting their private unit is not a decision that should be taken lightly.
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Briefs and opinions
La position du RGCQ envers l'article 1074.2
Le RGCQ ayant été interrogé sur l'article 1074.2 du Code civil du Québec, veuillez trouver notre position sur le sujet ci-dessous.
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Adoption of Bill 16: a giant step forward for Quebec co-ownerships
Today, the Members of the National Assembly passed Bill 16, An Act to provide a framework for building inspections and divided co-ownership, to change the name of the Régie du logement and improve its operating rules, and to amend the Act respecting the Société d'habitation du Québec and various legislative provisions respecting municipal affairs. This law radically reforms the law of divided co-ownership.
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