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Adoption of the regulation implementing Bill 16
A new regulation now governs the management of divided co-ownership properties in Quebec. Stemming from Bill 16, enhanced by Bill 31, and incorporated into the Civil Code of Quebec, this framework aims to strengthen financial predictability, improve syndicate governance, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the housing stock. It was published in the Official Gazette on July 30 and will come into force on August 14, 2025. Here are the key new measures you need to know.
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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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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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Drama in Faubourg Boisbriand
Current events are once again challenging us and raising serious concerns, with a case of probable bankruptcy for the Pimbina syndicates, which make up the Faubourg Boisbriand co-ownership, grappling with a situation of "accelerated" decline of some 150 units, built barely 15 years ago, due to poor construction quality and hidden defects.
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RGCQ demands mandatory monitoring of residential construction sites
Co-owners of Faubourg Boisbriand are facing ruin due to construction defects and fungal contamination, requiring costly repairs. The RGCQ is calling for strict legislation for the monitoring of construction sites and for government intervention as soon as possible.
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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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For mandatory supervision of works
It is not new that we have been saying that Quebec is a distinct society. This statement is often intended to be advantageous, but this is not the case when it comes to the monitoring of residential construction sites.
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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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