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Wednesday August 5 2026

Condominium Pools: New Water Quality Requirements Now in Effect

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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Wednesday August 5 2026

New Condo Owner? A Few Simple Steps That Make All the Difference

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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Recommissioning

Wednesday August 5 2026

Recommissioning in Condominium Buildings: Optimize Before You Replace

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...

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Sébastien St-Pierre,
Directeur du département technique
514 935-6999
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Wednesday August 5 2026

Parcel Lockers, Smart Lockers, or Concierge Services: Which Solution Is Best for Securing Deliveries?

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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moving day

Tuesday May 26 2026

The complete guide to surviving July 1st in a condo (without losing your mind… or your neighbors)

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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residential use

Tuesday May 19 2026

Residential use: operation of a business in your condo

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...

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Robert Barrette,
Directeur de gestion
514 935-6999
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water damage

Tuesday May 5 2026

Preventing water damage in condominiums: best practices for avoiding major claims

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...

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Sidonie Langlois,
Superviseure du département sinistres
514 935-6999
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Monday April 27 2026

Common Charges: The Primary Source of Revenue for a Condominium

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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Saturday April 4 2026

CONTINGENCY FUND: CONDOMINIUMS THAT ARE UNDERFINANCED WITHOUT ANYBODY’S KNOWLEDGE ?

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...

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Elise Beauchesne, CPA, CA, Adm.A
Associée-fondatrice
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Tuesday March 10 2026

Rapid snow melt – A clear signal to act on slope of the land

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...

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Samanta Pilon-Langlois,
Directrice des Opérations
514-935-6999
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