In winter, maintaining good indoor air quality while optimizing energy efficiency is crucial, especially in high-rise buildings. Air exchangers play an essential role in this process. Here’s how they work and their benefits. How air exchangers work Air exchangers ensure ventilation by removing stale air from inside the building and...
Sébastien St-Pierre,
Directeur du département technique
514 935-6999
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With the onset of the Canada Post strike, we remind all co-owners that timely payment of common fees is critical for the smooth management of your condominium. These fees are the primary, and often sole, source of revenue for the association, allowing it to cover shared expenses and ensure the...
Samanta Pilon-Langlois,
Directrice des Opérations
514-935-6999
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The payment of dues in a syndicate of co-ownership is an important obligation for co-owners, but the method of payment chosen can have an impact on security, management and costs for both co-owners and the syndicate. Traditionally, many co-owners pay their contributions by cheque, a common method of payment, but...
Anne-Claire Pinel de Grandchamp,
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The province of Alberta recently introduced a bill to facilitate dispute resolution in condominiums. The bill calls for the creation of a dedicated tribunal that would enable co-owners and boards of directors to resolve common disputes more easily, without having to resort to lengthy and costly traditional legal procedures. A...
Sandrine Boisselier,
Directrice Marketing
514 935-6999
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Winter is just around the corner, and with it come the challenges of cold, snow and bad weather. To protect your condominium and ensure the comfort of its residents, proper preparation is essential. Here are some key actions you can take to ensure your building gets through the cold season...
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The Consumer Protection Act provides various safeguards for consumers, including a prohibition on merchants charging additional fees to customers paying with debit or credit cards. The syndicate of co-ownership is not a merchant The syndicate of co-ownership is a non-profit organization whose main purpose is to preserve the immovable, maintain...
Anne-Claire Pinel de Grandchamp,
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The holiday season is a time for joyful celebrations with family and friends, but it can also pose unique challenges in condominium living. Here are some practical reminders and recommendations to ensure everyone enjoys a harmonious festive season. Follow building rules Before planning your celebrations, take a moment to review...
Sandrine Boisselier,
Directrice Marketing
514 935-6999
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In 2009, several management firms joined forces to create the Association Québécoise des Gestionnaires de Copropriétés (AQGC) to have a voice in legislative changes affecting the co-ownership sector and to ensure that those working in the field could be heard. The latest consultation occurred on September 11 and concerned the...
Elise Beauchesne, CPA, CA, Adm.A
Associée-fondatrice
514-935-6999
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At SolutionCondo, we understand the challenges faced by volunteer administrators of small co-ownerships. Juggling administrative tasks, accounting, and keeping up with new legal obligations can easily become overwhelming—especially when you are doing it in your spare time. That is why we created SimpliCondo—a streamlined, professional, cost-effective, and sustainable management solution...
Sandrine Boisselier,
Directrice Marketing
514 935-6999
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Electric batteries, although essential to our daily lives, represent a growing fire risk, particularly in confined environments such as co-ownerships. With the rise of electric vehicles, electric bicycles and many other battery-powered household appliances*, co-ownerships are facing a new challenge: the increased risk of fire from lithium-ion batteries. While these...
Sandrine Boisselier,
Directrice Marketing
514 935-6999
[email protected]