"My brother will help me with these renovations. He knows what he’s doing; after all, he built his house himself!" Far from us the idea to contradict you or to question your brother’s skills, but too often in our profession do we see building problems arising directly from renovations made by relatives of the owners…
Did you know that the average number of condominium units built annually went from around 500 in the 1970s to over 1,200 per year between 2010 and 2020? And did you know that the first regulations governing condominiums date back to 1969? It’s no surprise, then, that new laws better adapted to modern life have…
Through the many calls we receive at our offices, we notice that more and more people are considering filing a lawsuit for a latent defect when they discover an issue with their building. However, while many wish to take legal action, very few cases actually make it before a judge. Stay with us as our…
In 2022, the number of housing starts for condominium units dropped by 14% compared to 2021, reaching the lowest total in twenty years with only 6,937 units. Despite a 25% decline, two-thirds of these starts were located in Montreal. So, if you're thinking about buying a new condo, stay with us. Our inspectors reveal three…
Living in a house isn’t always easy, but living in a condominium isn’t necessarily better! After all, proximity between neighbors is reduced to a minimum, decisions must be made collectively, and cohabitation is often put to the test… Stay with us as we present the three most common issues—not according to our usual experts, but…
Imagine the following situation: you're on vacation, eyes closed, lying on a beautiful southern beach when you overhear a nearby couple. The woman asks her partner: "Did we turn off the main water valve?" Suddenly, you’re struck by the same doubt. Unfortunately, it’s already too late... Stay with us as we chat with Annie Beaudoin…
Did you know that Article 1068.2 of the Civil Code of Quebec, which came into effect in January 2020, states that anyone wishing to buy a condo has the right to request any document necessary to make an informed decision? But do you know which documents must be provided to a potential buyer? What information…
It was in August 2019 that our client first noticed a musty smell in the basement. The odor intensified to the point that she decided to have a microbial analysis conducted—specifically, an air test for mold. The results for the basement were unambiguous... Stay with us as our experts explain how they were able to…
The maintenance logbook is now a mandatory tool for all divided co-ownerships (condominiums) in Quebec. It serves as an essential reference to ensure the preservation of the building, to plan necessary work, and to protect the co-owners’ investments. But who exactly is subject to this requirement, and are there differences depending on the type of…
Everyone in Quebec knows that, since 2020, house prices have skyrocketed! Despite this, every month we still see listings of properties available at reasonable prices. Of course, most of these properties are either located in remote regions or are “perfect for handymen.” But what about abandoned houses? Is this a real phenomenon in Quebec—or even…