Condominium corporations that operate a swimming pool, hot tub, wading pool, or certain other artificial water facilities should pay close attention to new provincial water quality requirements. As of July 2, 2026, amendments to Quebec's Regulation respecting the water quality of swimming pools and other artificial basins have come into...
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Receiving the keys to your new condominium marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Between unpacking boxes, updating your address, and managing countless details, it's easy to overlook certain aspects of condominium living. However, taking a little time to understand how your building operates and adopting good habits from...
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In many condominium communities, energy costs represent a significant portion of the operating budget. Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, pumps, control systems, and common area lighting often operate for years with numerous adjustments and settings changed over time without an overall strategy. The result is a building that consumes more energy...
Sébastien St-Pierre,
Directeur du département technique
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Packages left in apartment building lobbies or outside unit doors have become easy targets for thieves. In many residential buildings, deliveries accumulate every day without a secure designated area to receive them. To better protect packages and meet today's evolving shopping habits, several solutions are available. Parcel lockers, smart lockers,...
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July 1st. For some, it’s the national moving day. For others… it’s the most chaotic day of the year. If you live in a condo, you already know that this day can quickly turn into a real test of patience, organization… and diplomacy. Here is your complete guide to surviving...
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Many co-owners and tenants may be tempted to conduct commercial activities in their private residential units, whether to reduce their tax burden—particularly commercial taxes—or to lower certain costs associated with running a business, such as rent, electricity rates, water bills, or other commercial expenses. Before using your condo—or one you...
Robert Barrette,
Directeur de gestion
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In condominiums, water damage is among the most frequent, costly, and disruptive types of damage for both residents and syndicates. A simple leak, a clogged drain, or a minor oversight can quickly lead to significant damage to units, common areas, and the building’s structure. The good news: many incidents can...
Sidonie Langlois,
Superviseure du département sinistres
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To carry out its maintenance, upkeep, and administrative activities, a condominium needs cash. The sources of income for a condominium are not very diverse. This largely consists of common expenses, which include condo fees and special assessments, if applicable. Other sources of revenue are very limited. In some cases, these...
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In Quebec condominiums, a subtle yet troubling trend is gaining momentum: the politicization of the contingency fund. With Bill 16, the legislature’s intent was clear: to make this tool a mechanism for long-term planning, ensuring the sustainability of buildings without imposing financial shocks on co-owners. In practice, however, its implementation...
Elise Beauchesne, CPA, CA, Adm.A
Associée-fondatrice
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Over the past few days, the Montreal area has experienced rapid and significant snow melt, a typical phenomenon at the end of winter when spring sets in. This situation is even more critical this year given the significant amount of snow received—no less than 111 inches in Montreal—and the rain...
Samanta Pilon-Langlois,
Directrice des Opérations
514-935-6999
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