Bill 16 – The Most Significant Condominium Reform in Québec

Québec has undergone its most significant reform in co-ownership law with the adoption of Bill 16 in 2019. This legislation came in addition to another major reform related to condominium insurance.

The goal of this reform was to modernize and strengthen the management of co-ownership properties to ensure their long-term sustainability. It introduced a wide range of structural measures, covering everything from governance and financial planning to building maintenance.

After a long wait and numerous consultations, the implementing regulations detailing these changes were officially adopted and published in the Gazette officielle du Québec on July 30, 2025. The regulations will come into force on August 14, 2025, confirming the legal framework surrounding the new obligations of syndicates of co-owners.

To make things easier for you, we've gathered here all the essential information about this reform—what's changing, what actions you need to take, and how to get ready.

Explore this page to better understand the implications of the reform, ask questions, and adapt your co-ownership to the new legal requirements.

This page will continue to be updated over time with new information, resources, and tools to support you in the long run.

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The draft regulation states that maintenance logbooks and contingency fund studies carried out within the two years prior to its coming into force will remain valid for five years, allowing syndicates of co-owners to gradually adapt to the new requirements.

It is worth noting that the draft regulation provides a 45-day period, starting on September 11, 2024, during which comments and amendment proposals may be submitted. It is likely that such feedback will be received, which could lead to clarifications or changes to the draft regulation.

The regulation itself would then come into force fifteen days after its publication in the Gazette officielle du Québec.

For more details, consult the dedicated sections on each of these topics below.

This section will be updated as soon as the final content of the regulation is made available.

The adoption of Bill 16 in December 2019 marks an important milestone in the history of co-ownership in Québec, which was celebrating its 50th anniversary at the time. As Bill 16 finally comes into force, revisit the key moments that have shaped this form of housing—from the reform of the Civil Code of Québec in 1994 to the adoption of Bill 16 on December 5, 2019.