FILL IN THE BLANK Actors of Co-ownership in Condominiums Quiz

The ______ is the group of all the owners within the building and makes decisions about the building.

The condominium trustee (Syndic) is responsible for the ______ of the building.

The trade union council (conseil syndical), whose members are elected from among the co-owners, assists and ______ the trustee.

In a condominium, all the condominiums automatically and without any formality form the ______ association.

The union meets in a general assembly at least once a ______.

The liability of the union may also be called into ______.

The trustee must provide online access to documents that relate to the management of the property or the lots of co-ownership managed. Online access must be ______.

Documents available to members of the trade union council (conseil syndical) include the list of all co-owners, general balances of accounts of the syndicate of co-owners, and general statement of expenses and income for the financial year ended. These documents must be made ______.

The syndic must make available the last summary sheet of the condominium, building maintenance log, technical diagnosis of the common parts of the building in force, property insurance contracts concluded by the trustee on behalf of the valid syndicate of co-owners, and all outstanding contracts and contracts signed by the trustee on behalf of the syndicate of co-owners to ______ co-owners.

If the syndic does not forward the documents beyond one month to the trade union council which so requests, €15 per day of delay shall be deducted from his annual flat-rate remuneration. These penalties are deducted from his remuneration when the accounts to be submitted to the AG are ______ up.

The trustee is responsible for the administration of the building, ensuring its preservation, maintenance and, in the event of an emergency, having the necessary works carried ______.

The trustee must represent the co-owners' union in ______.

The trustee must establish and update the building maintenance log book and inform building occupants (owners and tenants) of decisions taken in ______.

The trustee must organize a vote in AG on decisions such as subscription of a union liability insurance contract, delegation to a company specializing in the management of the archives of the syndicate of co-owners, and signing of contracts with any company or service provider associated with ______.

The syndic must provide online access to documents that relate to the management of the property or the lots of co-ownership managed. Online access must be accessible to union board members and co-owners by means of a personal ______.

The trustee must also manage the archives of the co-owners' union and establish and update the building maintenance log book to inform building occupants (owners and tenants) of decisions taken in ______.

The trustee selected must be appointed by the AG during a vote by the co-owners at the ______ majority.

A prior call for competition for several draft trustee contracts must be made by the trade union council (conseil syndical). Competition is not compulsory if the joint ownership does not have a trade union council or if the joint owners opposed it the previous year by an ______ majority vote.

If no syndic has been appointed by the AG convened for this purpose, the court must be seized in order to appoint a ______.

An interim trustee must be designated by the co-ownership rules drafted by the promoter or by any other agreement between the promoter and the co-owners. This temporary trustee has the task of bringing together the 1re AG who will appoint the ______.

The trustee's contract (syndic contract) lays down the term of office, conditions of remuneration, and conditions for the performance of the task in a ______ contract.

The duration of the trustee's term of office must be provided for by a vote in AG. If the trustee or person he lives with as a couple or he is related participated in the construction of the building as a developer or architect, the term of office is 1 year ______.

In other cases, the term of office shall not exceed 3 years. The term of office (3 years or 1 year) is ______. This renewal must be voted in AG at the absolute majority.

The joint ownership may decide not to renew the trustee's contract. The co-ownership must then put on the agenda of an AG held in the 3 months preceding the end of the contract the questions of appointment of a new trustee and the setting of an early date of termination of the ______.

The syndic’s term in office is renewed by a vote in AG at the ______ majority.

The trustee (syndic) to manage the administration and finances of the condominium takes the form of a standard contract whose content is ______.

The trustee's entourage and employee rule does not apply in the case of a non-professional ______.

The trade union council controls the management of the condominium trustee and in particular: General ledger joint ______' union.

All members of the union council can consult the documents concerning the management of the trustee and the administration of the condominium (e.g. emails, letters, ______).

In the event of no transmission after one month from the request of the trade union council, €15 per day of delay shall be deducted from the trustee's annual flat-rate ______.

The trade union council may give its opinion or be consulted on all matters concerning the joint owners' ______.

The trade union council must be consulted for the competitive tendering of contracts whose cost exceeds an amount fixed by the general meeting of the ______.

The president of the trade union council moderates the debates, divides the tasks between the members, and forwards the opinions given by the union council to the trustee, the co-owners or third ______.

The president of the trade union council produces the activity report of the union council presented each year at the general meeting of the co-owners called to decide on the ______.

The president of the trade union council must also convene the annual general meeting of the co-owners in the event of the trustee's ______.

The trade union council assists the trustee in the choice of companies for the ongoing maintenance of the building or for carrying out work decided at the general meeting of the ______.

The union council is made up of elected members of the ______.

The members of the union council are not ______.

The members of the trade union council shall be appointed by the AG from among the ______.

The trade union council is composed of members elected by the union of ______.

The union council ensures an advisory, assistance, and monitoring mission of the ______.

The formation of a trade union council is compulsory, except in three cases: when the joint owners' union waive the right to form a trade union council by a vote in the general meeting of the co-owners by the double majority referred to in ______ 26.

The double majority is the majority of the co-owners of the building representing at least 2/3 of the votes of the co-owners. In a co-ownership of 10 co-owners (representing a total of 1000 thousandths), a decision is adopted if 6 co-owners holding 700 thousandths, or more than 2/3 of all the tenths validate this decision. If this majority is difficult to obtain, it is possible to make a 2nd simpler majority voting. That's what we call the ______ majority.

The number of members of the trade union council shall be fixed in the co-ownership rules or by the general meeting of the co-owners by a simple majority, referred to as ______ 24.

The same assembly will then be able to vote on the resolution by a majority of the votes of all the co-owners, that is to say by a majority called ______ 25.

The members of the trade union council shall be appointed by the AG from among the co-owners, their ascendants or descendants, partners in the event of a civil property business, buyers or purchasers on a fixed-term basis, their spouses, partners linked to them by a Civil partnership, their legal representative, or their ______.

The trade union council may bring an action against the trustee in case of failure or inaction for the damage suffered by the syndicate of the co-owners. This action is taken on the express delegation of the __________ meeting of the co-owners.

The rules governing the operation of the trade union council are laid down in the rules governing ________.

In order to carry out its task, the trade union council may take advice from any person of its choice. He can also ask for a technical opinion from any professional specialized in a particular issue such as boiler or __________.

The trade union council must be composed of at least ______ members.

The members of the trade union council are NOT ________.

The members of the trade union council are elected for a term of office up to ______ years renewable.

The members of the trade union council may terminate their term of office at any time by ________.

During their term of office, any member of the trade union council may be revoked by the co-owners by an ________ majority.

The trade union council is no longer validly formed when more than ¼ of the seats are vacant, whatever the cause of this vacancy. There is no need to re-elect the entire trade union council as the current members retain their ________.

Each member of the trade union council may commit his civil liability or penal in the performance of his duties, for example for lack of control over the management of the syndic or illegal ________.

Each decision at the general meeting is ______ on

The co-ownership trustee must summon each co-owner individually for the general meeting by ______

If the trustee fails to summon the general meeting, the trade union council or co-owners representing at least 1/4 of the votes can request the AG to be ______

The co-owner requesting an AG at his own expense must notify the trustee of the issues to be included on the ______

The trustee must agree on the AG within 45 days of receiving the estimated costs and fees from the co-owner who requested the meeting, failing which the AG is not ______

The trustee must post the date of the next general meeting and indicate the possibility for co-owners to request the inclusion of items on the ______

The trustee has an obligation to draw up the agenda of the AG in consultation with the ______ council

A subject not on the agenda can be discussed in the AG without being ______ on

A co-owner may ask the trustee to put one or more issues on the agenda of the next AG by sending a request via ______ mail

The convocation for the general meeting must be sent to each co-owner at least 21 calendar days before the date of the GA by one of the specified ______

Co-owners may participate in the general meeting by physical presence, videoconference, audio-conference or any other electronic means of communication. In principle, only co-owners can participate in general meetings. However, if he so wishes, any co-owner may delegate his right to vote to an ______.

Possibly 1 or more balloteers/challenger/scrutateurs appointed by simple majority at the beginning of the sitting from among the co-owners. Possibly 1 or more external observers. External Observers. Tenants of condominium dwellings are not allowed to participate in the AG. However, tenants' associations affiliated to a recognized organization have the right to attend if they wish. They can then make their comments, but they cannot ______.

The trustee must make available to each co-owner the supporting documents for the co-ownership charges classified by category between the convening of the general meeting and its holding. This provision must last at least 1 working day: Day actually worked in a company or administration. There are 5 per week. The place of consultation of the supporting documents can be either at the headquarters of the trustee, or at the place where he usually welcomes co-owners. The day(s) and times for consultation of supporting documents must be indicated in the ______.

Any co-owner can obtain a copy of the supporting documents at their own expense. Conduct of a general ______ of the co-owners Verified 09 June 2021 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister) The general ______ of co-owners (AG) is usually held in the city where the building is located. Co-owners may participate in the general ______ by physical presence, videoconference, audio-conference or any other electronic means of communication. In principle, only co-owners can participate in general ______s. However, if he so wishes, any co-owner may delegate his right to vote to an agent. Who participates? Co-owners who wish to be present (or their representative if represented) Condominium Trustee (Syndic) (he/she shall provide the secretariat for the ______ unless otherwise decided by the AG) President Possibly 1 or more balloteers/challenger/scrutateurs appointed by simple majority at the beginning of the sitting from among the co-owners Possibly 1 or more external observers External Observers Tenants of condominium dwellings are not allowed to participate in the AG. However, tenants' associations affiliated to a recognized organization have the right to attend if they wish. They can then make their comments, but they cannot vote. Moreover, there is nothing to prevent an outside person (architect, craftsman, lawyer, future buyer) from attending a ______ of…

The trustee must attach to the notice of the general meeting a form allowing voting by correspondence. It is not obligatory to attach a power of attorney. Content of the summons (continued) Depending on the nature of the questions on the agenda, documents must be sent to the co-owners, at the latest at the same time as the notice. All documents must be attached to the ______ (including the postal voting form). Between the convening of the general meeting and its holding, the trustee must make available to each co-owner the supporting documents for the co-ownership charges classified by category. This provision must last at least 1 working day: Day actually worked in a company or administration. There are 5 per week. The place of consultation of the supporting documents can be either at the headquarters of the trustee, or at the place where he usually welcomes co-owners. The day(s) and times for consultation of supporting documents must be indicated in the summons. Any co-owner can obtain a copy of the supporting documents at their own expense. Conduct of a general meeting of the co-owners Verified 09 June 2021 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister) The general meeting of co-owners (AG) is usually held in the city where the building is located. Co-owners may participate in the general meeting by physical presence, videoconference, audio-conference or any other electronic means of communication. In principle, only co-owners can participate in general meetings. However, if he so wishes, any co-owner may delegate his right to vote to an agent. Who participates? Co-owners who wish to be present (or their representative if represented) Condominium Trustee (Syndic) (he/she shall provide the secretariat for the meeting unless otherwise decided by the AG) President Possibly 1 or more balloteers/challenger/scrutateurs appointed by simple majority at the beginning of the sitting from among the co-owners Possibly 1 or more external observers External Observers Tenants of condominium dwellings are not allowed to participate in the AG. However, tenants' associations affiliated to a recognized organization have the right to attend if they wish. They can then make their comments, but they cannot vote. Moreover, there is nothing to prevent an outside person (architect, craftsman, lawyer, future buyer) from attending a meeting of…

The trustee must attach to the notice of the general meeting a form allowing voting by correspondence. It is not obligatory to attach a power of attorney. Content of the summons (continued) Depending on the nature of the questions on the ______, documents must be sent to the co-owners, at the latest at the same time as the notice. All documents must be attached to the invitation (including the postal voting form). Between the convening of the general meeting and its holding, the trustee must make available to each co-owner the supporting documents for the co-ownership charges classified by category. This provision must last at least 1 working day: Day actually worked in a company or administration. There are 5 per week. The place of consultation of the supporting documents can be either at the headquarters of the trustee, or at the place where he usually welcomes co-owners. The day(s) and times for consultation of supporting documents must be indicated in the summons. Any co-owner can obtain a copy of the supporting documents at their own expense. Conduct of a general meeting of the co-owners Verified 09 June 2021 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister) The general meeting of co-owners (AG) is usually held in the city where the building is located. Co-owners may participate in the general meeting by physical presence, videoconference, audio-conference or any other electronic means of communication. In principle, only co-owners can participate in general meetings. However, if he so wishes, any co-owner may delegate his right to vote to an agent. Who participates? Co-owners who wish to be present (or their representative if represented) Condominium Trustee (Syndic) (he/she shall provide the secretariat for the meeting unless otherwise decided by the AG) President Possibly 1 or more balloteers/challenger/scrutateurs appointed by simple majority at the beginning of the sitting from among the co-owners Possibly 1 or more external observers External Observers Tenants of condominium dwellings are not allowed to participate in the AG. However, tenants' associations affiliated to a recognized organization have the right to attend if they wish. They can then make their comments, but they cannot vote. Moreover, there is nothing to prevent an outside person (architect, craftsman, lawyer, future buyer) from attending a meeting of…

The union (Union of co-owners /Syndicat de copropritaires) is created without ______. It exists from the moment that the ownership of a building or group of buildings is divided between at least 2 persons per lot. Where the co-ownership is composed of several buildings, several secondary trade unions may coexist in addition to the main trade union.

How is it identified? The co-owners union shall be identified by name and registered office. The registered office is generally the seat of the place where the property is situated, unless the co-ownership rules indicate that this is the home of the condominium trustee. All notifications, formal notices or meanings of interest to the union must be made at its ______ or at the trustee's home.

The co-owners' union is responsible for the administration of the building.

The trade union council in a co-ownership setting consists of members elected from tenants only.

The co-owners' association votes on decisions concerning co-ownership at least twice a year.

The liability of the co-owners' union cannot be questioned.

Tenants of condominium dwellings have the right to vote during general meetings of co-owners.

The trustee is responsible for the preservation, maintenance, and necessary works in case of an emergency in the building.

The union can file an appeal with the court on behalf of a co-owner against a third party.

The co-ownership union must subscribe to a liability insurance, similar to every co-owner.

The trustee of a condominium must be a professional, it cannot be a non-professional chosen from the co-owners.

The term of office of the trustee is always 3 years and cannot be renewed.

The trustee is responsible for establishing and updating the building maintenance log book for the condominium occupants.

The trustees are not allowed to ask for technical opinions from professionals such as architects.

Tenants of condominium dwellings have the right to vote at general meetings.

Online access to documents related to property management must be provided to external observers.

The trade union council controls the management of the condominium trustee by assisting in financial matters only.

The trade union council may terminate its term of office at any time by unanimous decision.

The trustee is responsible for the administration of the building and its maintenance.

Tenants of condominium dwellings are allowed to participate in the Annual General Meeting (AG) and vote.

The trustee must establish and update the building maintenance log book to inform occupants of decisions taken in AG.

The syndic must provide online access to documents related to lot management only for union board members.

The trade union council must be composed of an even number of members.

The trustee has the sole responsibility to make decisions for the building without consulting the trade union council.

The syndic is not required to represent the co-owners' union in court.

All co-owners automatically form a tenants' association within the building.

The trade union council may consult any professional specialized in any issue without any restrictions.

The trustee is exempt from providing online access to documents related to property management.

The union council must inform the trustee of its decision not to renew the contract at least 3 months before the general meeting.

The trade union council is paid for their role in coordinating relations between the syndic and co-owners.

The formation of a trade union council is always compulsory, regardless of the circumstances.

The double majority required for decisions in the joint owners' union is 50% of co-owners representing at least 2/3 of the votes.

The trade union council members are appointed by the trustee.

The trade union council can waive the right to form a council if no candidate presents themselves for election.

A minimum of 5 members is recommended for the trade union council.

Legal persons can be appointed as members of the trade union council only if they have a legal representative present.

Each member of the trade union council may be revoked by unanimous decision of the co-owners.

The trade union council has control over the management of the syndic and reviews the general ledger of the joint owners' union.

The syndic must make available the individual account of the co-owners after the approval of the union's accounts by the annual AG.

The term of the trustee's office can exceed 3 years if the trustee is related to a person involved in the construction of the building.

A court referral must be made if no syndic has been appointed by the AG for a joint ownership.

For new co-ownership, an interim trustee must be designated by a vote of the co-owners at an absolute majority.

The trustee's term of office can be renewed by a decision made by an absolute majority at an AG.

The co-ownership can decide not to renew the trustee's contract without putting it on the agenda of an upcoming AG.

An existing syndic must be put out to tender if no syndic has been appointed by the AG during an absolute majority vote.

The trustee's contract must lay down the term of office, conditions of remuneration, and conditions for the performance of the task.

An existing trade union council must appoint an interim trustee for new co-ownership.

The trade union council can decide not to renew a trustee's contract without consulting with the co-owners.

The trustee's entourage, including their spouses, concubines, and descendants, can be members of the trade union council.

The trade union council president is elected from among the members of the council.

The trade union council must be consulted when competitive tendering for contracts exceeding a certain amount.

The trade union council controls the management of the condominium trustee and supervises the preparation of the provisional budget.

If a decision does not reach absolute majority, it cannot be subject to a second simple majority vote.

The trustee is responsible for having the necessary works carried out in case of an emergency in the building.

The president of the trade union council must produce the activity report presented at the trustee's annual general meeting.

The trade union council may assist in the choice of companies for ongoing maintenance but has no role in decisions made at general meetings.

All members of the trade union council can make copies of documents concerning the management of the trustee and the administration of the condominium.

If there is a lack of majority in electing members of the trade union council, any co-owner may directly appoint new members.

Members of the trade union council are paid for their services.

The term of office for members of the trade union council is up to 5 years.

Members of the trade union council can be revoked by a simple majority vote of the co-owners.

The trade union council can be held liable for its decisions.

The trade union council must be consulted for competitive tendering of contracts exceeding a certain amount as fixed by the general meeting of the co-owners.

The term of office for the president of the trade union council is unlimited.

The trade union council can terminate its term of office at any time by unanimous decision.

More than 1/4 quarter of vacant seats in the trade union council makes it invalidly formed.

The general meeting of co-owners must vote with an absolute majority to delegate powers to the trade union council.

The syndicate of co-owners must take out health insurance for each member of the trade union council.

Tenants of condominium dwellings are allowed to participate in the general meetings of co-owners.

The trustee is obligated to attach a power of attorney to the notice of the general meeting.

The day(s) and times for consultation of supporting documents must be indicated in the invitation to the general meeting.

Co-owners can participate in general meetings by physical presence, videoconference, or audio-conference.

Any co-owner can obtain a copy of the supporting documents for the co-ownership charges at the expense of the trustee.

The president of the trade union council produces the activity report of the union council annually at the general meeting of co-owners.

Co-owners are required to meet at least twice a year to decide on building work and directions.

If the condominium trustee fails to summon the general meeting, the trade union council can request the AG to be agreed.

The trustee must represent the co-owners' union in court.

The trade union council controls the management of the condominium trustee by assisting in all financial matters.

The term of office of the trustee must always be renewed after 3 years.

Tenants of condominium dwellings have the right to participate and vote in the AG.

The co-owners' association votes on decisions concerning co-ownership at least four times a year.

The trustee has an obligation to draw up the agenda of the AG without consulting the trade union council.

If no syndic has been appointed by the AG, the court must be seized in order to appoint a new syndic.

The members of the trade union council can consult all documents concerning the management of the trustee and the administration of the condominium.