
String lights, decorated Christmas trees, and wreaths are placed in building lobbies, hallways, and inside and outside apartments. When you live in a condominium, you can't do whatever you want when it comes to Christmas decorations, and it's not recommended to have a natural Christmas tree in a condominium (some...
Alexia Karam,
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Learn about the rules for using the contingency fund in a condominium: eligible expenses, Law 16, and best practices for avoiding mistakes. In a condominium, the contingency fund is mandatory and essential for preserving the value and ensuring the longevity of the building. However, a misconception persists: “It can be...
Anne-Claire Pinel de Grandchamp,
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Completing the syndicate attestation requires organization and attention to detail. It is also important to keep in mind that the purpose of the attestation is to provide information to a potential buyer to help them make an informed decision about purchasing a condo in the building. Therefore, depending on the...
Elise Beauchesne, CPA, CA, Adm.A
Associée-fondatrice
514-935-6999
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On October 6, Bill 27 was passed. It amends Quebec's Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). If your condominium syndicate employs staff—whether security guards or maintenance workers—this new law directly affects you as an employer. But don't panic: the goal of Law 27 is not to change everything, but rather...
Lucie Labrecque,
Ressources humaines
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Since the new regulations under Bill 16 came into effect, the sale of a condominium now requires an essential document: the syndicate attestation. This tool is intended to provide greater transparency to buyers... but in reality, its application raises several issues in the industry, and several stakeholders are attempting to...
Elise Beauchesne, CPA, CA, Adm.A
Associée-fondatrice
514-935-6999
[email protected]

UNDERSTANDING BILL 16 SO YOU CAN ACT WITH CONFIDENCE Since the regulations implementing Bill 16 came into force, all divided co-ownerships in Quebec are subject to three major new obligations: Producing a certificate attesting to the condition of the building The implementation of a maintenance log The completion of a...
Sandrine Boisselier,
Directrice Marketing
514 935-6999
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Dear directors and co-owners, You may have heard the news that the Regulation implementing Bill 16 was published in the Official Gazette on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. As SolutionCondo actively participated in the analysis of the draft Regulation in September 2024, providing comments to the legislator via the AQGC, we...
Elise Beauchesne, CPA, CA, Adm.A
Associée-fondatrice
514-935-6999
[email protected]

As we mentioned back in 2021, Garage 529 has become an essential tool for preventing bicycle theft in Quebec. As the number of thefts continues to rise—more than 2,600 bikes reported stolen in Montreal in 2023, compared to 1,757 in 2020—this collaborative solution is proving more useful than ever. AN...
Sandrine Boisselier,
Directrice Marketing
514 935-6999
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I would like to raise awareness about the importance of governance and ethics in co-ownerships. Let us remember that boards of directors have a lot of power in a condominium, which is entirely appropriate, as they also have many responsibilities and obligations to fulfill. This is why the powers of...
Elise Beauchesne, CPA, CA, Adm.A
Associée-fondatrice
514-935-6999
[email protected]

On February 17, 2025, an interesting court ruling provided significant guidance on how to proceed in the new insurance context. The CondoLegal.com website has detailed the lessons learned from this decision, which can be read in full here: Syndicat des copropriétaires du 1200 Ouest v. Sarhan (2025 QCCS 434). One...
Elise Beauchesne, CPA, CA, Adm.A
Associée-fondatrice
514-935-6999
[email protected]