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If you want to buy real estate in Quebec, you may have seen ads or toured houses in horizontal condominiums. This form of divided co-ownership is similar to a vertical condominium, which governs the lots of a building. Would you like to know more about this subject...

Despite a reasonable inspection report during the real estate transaction, it is not uncommon for condo buyers to discover a non-apparent problem in their condominium shortly after their acquisition that the seller neglected to mention. This is known as a hidden...

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...