What is the purpose of the co-ownership by-law?

In Quebec, the co-ownership by-law is an essential legal document for co-owners and co-ownership syndicates. It is used to define the rules and responsibilities of the owners and occupants of a co-owned building, as well as the terms of management and operation of the immovable.

In this article, we will see what is the purpose of the co-ownership by-laws and what they contain.

The co-ownership by-law is a legal document that is established when creating a co-ownership. According to article 1064 of the Civil Code of Quebec, the co-ownership regulations must contain certain mandatory information, such as:

• The description of the building
• The destination of the private and common areas
• Rules relating to the use of private and common portions
• The rules relative to the administration and management of the co-ownership.

The rules of co-ownership must also specify the terms of distribution of charges between the co-owners, the rules regarding the meetings of co-owners and decision-making processes, as well as the terms of modification of the rules of co-ownership. It is very important because it makes it possible to clarify the rules and responsibilities of each of the co-owners. The co-ownership regulations are mandatory for all co-owners and must be respected by all occupants of the building.

It also helps to prevent conflicts between co-owners and to facilitate the management of the co-ownership. Indeed, in the event of a dispute between the co-owners or with the co-ownership syndicate, the co-ownership regulations can be used as a reference for the resolution of the conflict. 

The co-ownership regulations are therefore an essential document for owners of co-ownership buildings and for co-ownership syndicates, because they guarantee the proper functioning and tranquility of the community.

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Sources:

Civil Code of Quebec, L.R.Q., c. C-1991, art. 1064-1066.

https://www.rdl.gouv.qc.ca/fr/copropriete-divise/le-reglement-de-copropriete

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