CO-PROPRIETE IN DEPTH

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What is the role of the condominium trustee in a co-ownership setup?

Making decisions about the building

Taking legal action against a co-owner

Assisting and controlling the trustee

Administering the building (correct)

How often does the co-owners' association meet to vote on decisions concerning co-ownership?

Once every 5 years

Once every 2 years

Once every 6 months

Once every year (correct)

Who assists and controls the condominium trustee (Syndic) in a co-ownership setting?

A surrogate assigned by the district court

A third party property management entity

Co-owners' union (syndicat des copropriétaires)

Trade union council (Conseil Syndical) (correct)

Which entity is the group of all owners within a building in a co-ownership arrangement?

Co-owners' union (syndicate de copropriété) Signup and view all the answers

Who can file an appeal on behalf of the co-ownership against a third party?

The trustee Signup and view all the answers

When is the union (Union of co-owners /Syndicat de copropriétaires) considered to be created?

When ownership of a building is divided between at least 2 persons per lot Signup and view all the answers

Which type of insurance must the union subscribe to?

Liability insurance Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum term of office for a condominium trustee?

3 years Signup and view all the answers

What does the trustee have to ensure regarding finances?

Estimation of the budget, accounts, and separate bank accounts for the union Signup and view all the answers

How are members of the trade union council (Conseil syndical) elected?

By an absolute majority of all co-owners Signup and view all the answers

What is the supervisory mission of the trade union council?

Controlling the trustee's management Signup and view all the answers

When must documents related to the management of the trustee be forwarded by law?

Within 1 month of request Signup and view all the answers

What is one role of the president of the trade union council?

Convening meetings and moderating debates Signup and view all the answers

In what situation does the president convene the annual general meeting of co-owners?

In case of trustee's inaction Signup and view all the answers

What can the trade union council assist with according to co-ownership rules?

Selecting maintenance companies Signup and view all the answers

How does a decision that did not receive an absolute majority proceed?

It can be subject to a simple majority vote. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the duties of the trustee in administrative management of the co-ownership?

Informing building occupants of decisions taken in AG Signup and view all the answers

What is one responsibility of all members of the trade union council?

Monitoring execution of provisional budgets. Signup and view all the answers

For what reason may the trustee have to organize a vote in AG?

To decide on subscribing to a union liability insurance contract Signup and view all the answers

What documents should be accessible to ALL co-owners according to the text?

Property insurance contracts concluded by the trustee on behalf of the valid syndicate of co-owners Signup and view all the answers

What should the trustee provide online access to, as mentioned in the text?

Documents that relate to the management of the property or lots of co-ownership managed Signup and view all the answers

What type of access must online documents provided by the trustee have?

Secure access accessible to union board members and co-owners with a personal code Signup and view all the answers

What penalty does the text mention if the syndic does not forward documents beyond one month upon request?

$15 per day of delay deducted from the annual remuneration Signup and view all the answers

Which document should at least be made available to members of the trade union council according to the text?

General balances of accounts of the syndicate of co-owners Signup and view all the answers

Who is NOT allowed to participate in a general meeting of co-owners?

Tenants of condominium dwellings Signup and view all the answers

Where is the usual location for a general meeting of co-owners (AG)?

City where the building is located Signup and view all the answers

What is one document that must be made available to all co-owners according to the text?

Co-ownership rules, descriptive statement of division, and acts amending them if published Signup and view all the answers

Who can obtain a copy of supporting documents at their own expense?

Any co-owner Signup and view all the answers

When is the formation of a trade union council not compulsory?

When the joint owners' union vote against it Signup and view all the answers

What is the double majority referred to in Article 26?

At least 2/3 of votes of co-owners Signup and view all the answers

How is the number of members of the trade union council determined?

By a simple majority vote Signup and view all the answers

Are abstentions counted in determining a simple majority vote for appointing members to the trade union council?

No Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum recommended number of members for a trade union council?

3 members Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances are the members of the trade union council paid?

They are not paid for their service. Signup and view all the answers

How can a member of the trade union council be removed from office?

By an absolute majority vote of all co-owners. Signup and view all the answers

Who can a member of the trade union council seek advice from?

Any professional specialized in any particular issue. Signup and view all the answers

When can a member of the trade union council terminate their term of office?

At any time by resigning Signup and view all the answers

What is required when replacing vacant seats on the trade union council?

Convening a general meeting to replace only the vacant seats Signup and view all the answers

What must the syndic make available to co-owners?

Notice of call for funds addressed to the co-owner over the last 3 years Signup and view all the answers

How is the Condominium Trustee/Syndic designated in an existing co-ownership?

Selected by the AG during a vote by the co-owners at the absolute majority Signup and view all the answers

When must a court be seized to appoint a trustee for a joint ownership?

When no syndic has been appointed by the AG convened for this purpose Signup and view all the answers

Who may initiate a court referral to appoint a trustee?

One or more co-owners, mayor, or police chief Signup and view all the answers

What information should accompany draft trustee contracts for co-owners' review?

An information sheet on prices and benefits offered by trustees Signup and view all the answers

What is regulated in the standard contract of the trustee (syndic)?

The term of office, remuneration conditions, and task performance conditions Signup and view all the answers

When is a trustee's term of office limited to 1 year?

If they participated in building construction as a developer or architect Signup and view all the answers

What must a new co-ownership do if they decide not to renew the trustee's contract?

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 setting an early date of termination of the contract Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for setting the agenda before a general meeting of co-owners?

The trustee in consultation with the trade union council Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the co-ownership trustee fails to summon a general meeting at least once a year?

1 or more co-owners representing at least 1/4 of the votes can request the AG Signup and view all the answers

How can a co-owner request to add items to the agenda of a general meeting?

By notifying the trade union council by registered mail (Lettre Recommandée) Signup and view all the answers

When must the convocation for a general meeting be sent to co-owners?

At least 21 calendar days before the meeting Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of sending a late notice for a general meeting?

Items will be pushed back to the next AG Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to request to include specific issues on the agenda of a general meeting?