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Montreal cracks down on Airbnb
Montreal adopts new rules to regulate short-term rentals. Starting in June, only primary residences can be rented out in the summer with a permit. The measure aims to free up housing and crack down on those who have been bypassing current regulations.
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Impact of Bill 16 on Condominiums
Bill 16 could have major impacts on condominium management in Quebec, analyzes Me Yves Joli-Cœur, distinguished lawyer and president of the RGCQ. Reserve funds, maintenance logs, and new challenges—listen to the full interview to understand what’s coming.
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Me Yves Joli-Cœur and the RGCQ: Transparency at the Heart of Condominium Reforms
The new transparency requirements in condominium management in Quebec could disrupt the real estate market. Me Yves Joli-Cœur explains why Bill 16 represents a major turning point for condo owners, particularly regarding the management of contingency funds and building maintenance.
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Tenants and franchises: An obstacle course for condominium syndicates
Managing claims in condominiums presents complex challenges for syndicates, particularly when it comes to recovering insurance deductibles related to damages caused by tenants. Between legislative gaps and inadequate regulations, these situations weaken the financial stability of condominiums and raise significant questions about tenants' responsibility within a condominium.
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Montreal Bans Combustion Heating Appliances in New Buildings
Montreal bans the installation of combustion heating appliances in new residential, commercial, and institutional buildings starting in October 2024 for small buildings and in April 2025 for others. This measure aims to reduce GHG emissions, promote clean energy, and achieve carbon neutrality by 2040
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Construction site monitoring: is Quebec finally ready to move?
Expansion of GCR's quality control framework: Me Yves Joli-Cœur speaks publicly
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See you on October 3, 2024
A quarter of a century is something to celebrate in style! For us, it is above all an opportunity to bring together all those who make up the RGCQ...
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Highlighting 25 years of commitment
Since its creation, the RGCQ has strived to unite all stakeholders in the field of co-ownership to advance priority issues...
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Construction site monitoring: from construction defects to human tragedy
The RGCQ calls for increased surveillance of construction sites in Quebec to prevent poor workmanship and ensure the safety of residents. The lack of adequate legislation jeopardizes the housing stock and leads to serious human and economic consequences.
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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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