53 Questions
What is the role of the condominium trustee in a co-ownership setup?
Administering the building
How often does the co-owners' association meet to vote on decisions concerning co-ownership?
Once every year
Who assists and controls the condominium trustee (Syndic) in a co-ownership setting?
Trade union council (Conseil Syndical)
Which entity is the group of all owners within a building in a co-ownership arrangement?
Co-owners' union (syndicate de copropriété)
Who can file an appeal on behalf of the co-ownership against a third party?
The trustee
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
Which type of insurance must the union subscribe to?
Liability insurance
What is the maximum term of office for a condominium trustee?
3 years
What does the trustee have to ensure regarding finances?
Estimation of the budget, accounts, and separate bank accounts for the union
How are members of the trade union council (Conseil syndical) elected?
By an absolute majority of all co-owners
What is the supervisory mission of the trade union council?
Controlling the trustee's management
When must documents related to the management of the trustee be forwarded by law?
Within 1 month of request
What is one role of the president of the trade union council?
Convening meetings and moderating debates
In what situation does the president convene the annual general meeting of co-owners?
In case of trustee's inaction
What can the trade union council assist with according to co-ownership rules?
Selecting maintenance companies
How does a decision that did not receive an absolute majority proceed?
It can be subject to a simple majority vote.
What is one of the duties of the trustee in administrative management of the co-ownership?
Informing building occupants of decisions taken in AG
What is one responsibility of all members of the trade union council?
Monitoring execution of provisional budgets.
For what reason may the trustee have to organize a vote in AG?
To decide on subscribing to a union liability insurance contract
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
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
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
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
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
Who is NOT allowed to participate in a general meeting of co-owners?
Tenants of condominium dwellings
Where is the usual location for a general meeting of co-owners (AG)?
City where the building is located
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
Who can obtain a copy of supporting documents at their own expense?
Any co-owner
When is the formation of a trade union council not compulsory?
When the joint owners' union vote against it
What is the double majority referred to in Article 26?
At least 2/3 of votes of co-owners
How is the number of members of the trade union council determined?
By a simple majority vote
Are abstentions counted in determining a simple majority vote for appointing members to the trade union council?
No
What is the minimum recommended number of members for a trade union council?
3 members
Under what circumstances are the members of the trade union council paid?
They are not paid for their service.
How can a member of the trade union council be removed from office?
By an absolute majority vote of all co-owners.
Who can a member of the trade union council seek advice from?
Any professional specialized in any particular issue.
When can a member of the trade union council terminate their term of office?
At any time by resigning
What is required when replacing vacant seats on the trade union council?
Convening a general meeting to replace only the vacant seats
What must the syndic make available to co-owners?
Notice of call for funds addressed to the co-owner over the last 3 years
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
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
Who may initiate a court referral to appoint a trustee?
One or more co-owners, mayor, or police chief
What information should accompany draft trustee contracts for co-owners' review?
An information sheet on prices and benefits offered by trustees
What is regulated in the standard contract of the trustee (syndic)?
The term of office, remuneration conditions, and task performance conditions
When is a trustee's term of office limited to 1 year?
If they participated in building construction as a developer or architect
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
Who is responsible for setting the agenda before a general meeting of co-owners?
The trustee in consultation with the trade union council
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
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)
When must the convocation for a general meeting be sent to co-owners?
At least 21 calendar days before the meeting
What is the consequence of sending a late notice for a general meeting?
Items will be pushed back to the next AG
Who has the authority to request to include specific issues on the agenda of a general meeting?
Any co-owner
What should be sent with the notice of a general meeting to allow for voting by correspondence?
A form for voting by correspondence
Learn about the procedures and regulations surrounding the general meeting of co-owners (AG) in condominium law. Understand the responsibilities of the co-ownership trustee (syndic) in summoning individual co-owners and setting the agenda for the meeting.
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