RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE SYNDICATE

The syndicate of co-owners is responsible for:

-Keeping a register of relevant documents at the disposal of co-owners for access purposes i.e. minutes of the meetings of the co-owners, financial statements, declaration of co-ownership, cadastral plan, and plans of the building;[1]

-Establishing and maintaining a contingency fund for repairs and maintenance;[2]

-Fixing the contribution for common expenses after consultation with the general meeting of the co-owners;[3]

-Insurable interests of the whole building, including the private portions; and[4]

-Undertaking the necessary work or repairs to assure the safety of co-owners and their guests, as well as to prevent the degradation of the building.[5]

If authorized by the declaration of co-ownership, the syndicate of co-owners may:

-Demand the court to acquire or alienate fractions, common portions or other real rights;[6]

-Demand the resiliation of the lease of a private portion;[7]

-Apply to the court for an injunction to cease an action, or demand specific performance thereof[8], including non-payment of condo fees;

-Demand the court to order the sale of a co-owner’s fraction;[9]

-Institute an action on the ground of latent defects, faulty design or construction defects; and[10]

Register legal hypothecs.

[1] C.C.Q. Art. 1070.

[2] C.C.Q. Art. 1071.

[3] C.C.Q. Art. 1072.

[4] C.C.Q. Art. 1073.

[5] C.C.Q. Art. 1039.

[6] C.C.Q. Art. 1076.

[7] C.C.Q. Art. 1079.

[8] C.C.Q. Art. 1080.

[9] Ibid.

[10] C.C.Q. Art. 1081.

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