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Construction site monitoring: is Quebec finally ready to move?
Expansion of GCR's quality control framework: Me Yves Joli-Cœur speaks publicly
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See you on October 3, 2024
A quarter of a century is something to celebrate in style! For us, it is above all an opportunity to bring together all those who make up the RGCQ...
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Highlighting 25 years of commitment
Since its creation, the RGCQ has strived to unite all stakeholders in the field of co-ownership to advance priority issues...
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Construction site monitoring: from construction defects to human tragedy
The RGCQ calls for increased surveillance of construction sites in Quebec to prevent poor workmanship and ensure the safety of residents. The lack of adequate legislation jeopardizes the housing stock and leads to serious human and economic consequences.
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From construction defects to human drama...
For more than 10 years, the RGCQ has denounced the lack of supervision of construction sites in the area of co-ownership and the resulting consequences on the quality of construction. Radio-Canada will shed light on laxity in the construction industry during the broadcast of the next "La facture" report, Tuesday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m. Invited to speak in this program, Mr. Yves Joli-Cœur, shares his concerns and denounces the lack of consumer protection in the face of poor workmanship in co-ownership.
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New amendments to contingency fund and maintenance log adopted
The RGCQ welcomes the adoption of two amendments to Bill 31 concerning the contingency fund and the maintenance log.
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The contingency fund study: a tool for intergenerational equity
The purpose of a contingency fund study is to determine the fair and reasonable amounts that a condominium should set aside to ensure that the fund is sufficient to cover the estimated cost of major repairs and replacement of inventory items in the common areas.
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Understanding majorities
The percentage of votes required to adopt a resolution at a co-owners' meeting is dictated by the Civil Code of Québec to ensure a sound and fair democratic process, taking into account the importance of the decision for the co-ownership.
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Review and modification of the relative fractional values
The right of co-owners to have the relative value of fractions reviewed is enshrined in the Civil Code of Québec, thus ensuring an equitable distribution of financial responsibilities and rights within the community.
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Landscaping and tree care: major challenges in condominiums
From community gardens and green roofs to a complete overhaul of the landscaping, landscaping can increase both the value of a property and its residents' quality of life.
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Short-term condominium leasing
The destination of the immovable, as prescribed in the declaration of co-ownership, is the key indicator that determines whether or not a co-owner has the right to make short-term rentals - and the terms and conditions of such rentals.
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Management column
Managing a condominium: ensuring the longevity of the condominium's built heritage
Living in a heritage building presents many challenges: careful planning, substantial financing, precise maintenance and repairs to preserve its authenticity and historic value, not to mention the appropriate insurance to hold and strict regulations to comply with.
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