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For several years, many reforms have affected condominiums in Quebec. For its part, Bill 96 on the francization rules in Quebec was passed in May 2022. Its application by the federal parliament, which imposes the use of French as a predominant language and expands the...

Popularity of surveillance cameras in condos is rising, but is it legal? While homeowners may equip their homes with surveillance devices for security purposes as they see fit, the situation is quite different for condo occupants. Indeed, the installation...

If you are thinking about becoming a homeowner in Quebec, you should know that you can secure a subsidy for purchasing your first condo at the provincial level and/or through the federal government. Condo Stratégis, a specialist in condo syndicate management, presents...

As an owner, you are entitled to rent out your condo. However, you should know that condo property rental in co-ownership needs to follow certain rules. Discover the possibilities and limitations of condo rentals as well as the rights and obligations of the tenant,...

In Quebec, a promise to purchase often—if not always—includes appendices. The certificate of location for a condo is usually one such appendix; section 1719 of the Civil Code of Quebec requires the seller to provide the buyer with a copy of the certificate that they...

You wonder what is a Legal Hypothec in Quebec? When buying a condo, each co-owner becomes the owner of a fraction and property rights according to their share. In return, they become liable for their share of the common expenses. However, some co-owners sometimes fail...

Do you have a condo balcony and lack ideas for how to arrange it? To enjoy it as soon as the sun comes out, we’ve uncovered 6 condo balcony ideas for you to transform your balcony enclosure into a warm and pleasant space! Add a touch of greenery to your condo balcony...

Did you know that it is mandatory for each syndicate and condo board to keep at the disposal of the co-owners a precise list of documents, including the condominium financial statements? Even if you’re not a financial management professional, it’s still possible to...

You may wonder what does undivided co-ownership mean and how it differs from the divided status? Undivided and divided co-ownerships in Montreal are not subject to the same legislation. This is particularly the case with respect to the constitution of the contingency...

What are the condo property management responsibilities? In addition to their skills, attentiveness, responsiveness, availability are qualities that are expected of a condo property manager. Note that the role of the property manager in condo buildings is numerous and...