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What is the role of the condominium trustee in a co-ownership setup?
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?
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?
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?
Which entity is the group of all owners within a building in a co-ownership arrangement?
Who can file an appeal on behalf of the co-ownership against a third party?
Who can file an appeal on behalf of the co-ownership against a third party?
When is the union (Union of co-owners /Syndicat de copropriétaires) considered to be created?
When is the union (Union of co-owners /Syndicat de copropriétaires) considered to be created?
Which type of insurance must the union subscribe to?
Which type of insurance must the union subscribe to?
What is the maximum term of office for a condominium trustee?
What is the maximum term of office for a condominium trustee?
What does the trustee have to ensure regarding finances?
What does the trustee have to ensure regarding finances?
How are members of the trade union council (Conseil syndical) elected?
How are members of the trade union council (Conseil syndical) elected?
What is the supervisory mission of the trade union council?
What is the supervisory mission of the trade union council?
When must documents related to the management of the trustee be forwarded by law?
When must documents related to the management of the trustee be forwarded by law?
What is one role of the president of the trade union council?
What is one role of the president of the trade union council?
In what situation does the president convene the annual general meeting of co-owners?
In what situation does the president convene the annual general meeting of co-owners?
What can the trade union council assist with according to co-ownership rules?
What can the trade union council assist with according to co-ownership rules?
How does a decision that did not receive an absolute majority proceed?
How does a decision that did not receive an absolute majority proceed?
What is one of the duties of the trustee in administrative management of the co-ownership?
What is one of the duties of the trustee in administrative management of the co-ownership?
What is one responsibility of all members of the trade union council?
What is one responsibility of all members of the trade union council?
For what reason may the trustee have to organize a vote in AG?
For what reason may the trustee have to organize a vote in AG?
What documents should be accessible to ALL co-owners according to the text?
What documents should be accessible to ALL co-owners according to the text?
What should the trustee provide online access to, as mentioned in the text?
What should the trustee provide online access to, as mentioned in the text?
What type of access must online documents provided by the trustee have?
What type of access must online documents provided by the trustee have?
What penalty does the text mention if the syndic does not forward documents beyond one month upon request?
What penalty does the text mention if the syndic does not forward documents beyond one month upon request?
Which document should at least be made available to members of the trade union council according to the text?
Which document should at least be made available to members of the trade union council according to the text?
Who is NOT allowed to participate in a general meeting of co-owners?
Who is NOT allowed to participate in a general meeting of co-owners?
Where is the usual location for a general meeting of co-owners (AG)?
Where is the usual location for a general meeting of co-owners (AG)?
What is one document that must be made available to all co-owners according to the text?
What is one document that must be made available to all co-owners according to the text?
Who can obtain a copy of supporting documents at their own expense?
Who can obtain a copy of supporting documents at their own expense?
When is the formation of a trade union council not compulsory?
When is the formation of a trade union council not compulsory?
What is the double majority referred to in Article 26?
What is the double majority referred to in Article 26?
How is the number of members of the trade union council determined?
How is the number of members of the trade union council determined?
Are abstentions counted in determining a simple majority vote for appointing members to the trade union council?
Are abstentions counted in determining a simple majority vote for appointing members to the trade union council?
What is the minimum recommended number of members for a trade union council?
What is the minimum recommended number of members for a trade union council?
Under what circumstances are the members of the trade union council paid?
Under what circumstances are the members of the trade union council paid?
How can a member of the trade union council be removed from office?
How can a member of the trade union council be removed from office?
Who can a member of the trade union council seek advice from?
Who can a member of the trade union council seek advice from?
When can a member of the trade union council terminate their term of office?
When can a member of the trade union council terminate their term of office?
What is required when replacing vacant seats on the trade union council?
What is required when replacing vacant seats on the trade union council?
What must the syndic make available to co-owners?
What must the syndic make available to co-owners?
How is the Condominium Trustee/Syndic designated in an existing co-ownership?
How is the Condominium Trustee/Syndic designated in an existing co-ownership?
When must a court be seized to appoint a trustee for a joint ownership?
When must a court be seized to appoint a trustee for a joint ownership?
Who may initiate a court referral to appoint a trustee?
Who may initiate a court referral to appoint a trustee?
What information should accompany draft trustee contracts for co-owners' review?
What information should accompany draft trustee contracts for co-owners' review?
What is regulated in the standard contract of the trustee (syndic)?
What is regulated in the standard contract of the trustee (syndic)?
When is a trustee's term of office limited to 1 year?
When is a trustee's term of office limited to 1 year?
What must a new co-ownership do if they decide not to renew the trustee's contract?
What must a new co-ownership do if they decide not to renew the trustee's contract?
Who is responsible for setting the agenda before a general meeting of co-owners?
Who is responsible for setting the agenda before a general meeting of co-owners?
What happens if the co-ownership trustee fails to summon a general meeting at least once a year?
What happens if the co-ownership trustee fails to summon a general meeting at least once a year?
How can a co-owner request to add items to the agenda of a general meeting?
How can a co-owner request to add items to the agenda of a general meeting?
When must the convocation for a general meeting be sent to co-owners?
When must the convocation for a general meeting be sent to co-owners?
What is the consequence of sending a late notice for a general meeting?
What is the consequence of sending a late notice for a general meeting?
Who has the authority to request to include specific issues on the agenda of a general meeting?
Who has the authority to request to include specific issues on the agenda of a general meeting?
What should be sent with the notice of a general meeting to allow for voting by correspondence?
What should be sent with the notice of a general meeting to allow for voting by correspondence?
