Explore everything you need to know about Bill 16.
What does Law 16 entail?
Law 16 represents a significant reform of the co-ownership legislation in Quebec, Canada. It was passed in December 2019...
Read more →What are the objectives of Law 16 for co-ownership?
The objectives of Law 16 for co-ownership are to establish a framework to govern and regulate various aspects of condominiums...
Read more →Is Law 16 for co-ownership in effect?
Yes, Law 16 for co-ownership in Quebec, Canada, is currently in effect. It was approved in December 2019...
Read more →Has the by-law resulting from Law 16 been adopted?
No, the by-law resulting from Law 16 has not been adopted yet. Initially, the Ministry of Housing had intended to pass the by-law...
Read more →What new features of Law 16 are not yet in force?
In the case of co-ownership, there are several new features introduced by Law 16 that are not yet in force...
Read more →What are the updates or changes in Law 16 regarding the provident fund?
Law 16 introduces new provisions for the provident fund, including...
Read more →Can the money from the provident fund be invested?
Yes, according to Law 16, the money from the provident fund can be invested. The law allows the syndicate of co-owners...
Read more →Does Law 16 bring changes to the management of the contingency fund?
Yes, Law 16 introduces changes for the management of the contingency fund in co-ownership. Some key...
Read more →When does a condominium need to obtain a contingency fund study according to Law 16?
For existing condominiums:After adopting the regulations, they have 3 years to obtain the first contingency fund study...
Read more →Which professionals can conduct a contingency fund study according to Law 16?
According to Law 16, only professionals who belong to professional associations recognized by the Professional...
Read more →Does every condominium have to carry out a contingency fund study in accordance with Law 16?
In simple terms, yes, every condominium must carry out such a study. Law 16 makes no distinction between...
Read more →Do real estate developers have to provide a contingency fund study under Law 16?
Indeed, with the adoption of Bill 16, real estate developers building condominiums will have new obligations...
Read more →Does the contingency fund study need to be renewed regularly?
Yes, according to Law 16, a new contingency fund study must be carried out every five years. For example, if a condominium...
Read more →Do condominiums have to follow the recommendations of the contingency fund study?
According to Law 16, "the amounts to be paid into the contingency fund are set based on the recommendations made...
Read more →When should a contingency fund study be obtained?
Currently, there is no specific deadline for obtaining a contingency fund study.
Read more →Do small condominiums also have to conduct a contingency fund study?
According to the legal framework of Law 16, all condominiums, regardless of their size, must conduct a contingency fund study.
Read more →Do horizontal condominiums also have to conduct a contingency fund study?
According to the legal framework of Law 16, the type of condominium (horizontal or vertical) doesn't matter...
Read more →Do horizontal condominiums also have to conduct a contingency fund study?
According to the legal framework of Law 16, the type of condominium (horizontal or vertical) does not matter...
Read more →Does the contingency fund study need to be shared with the condominium owners?
From a legal point of view, the board of directors is not obligated to distribute the contingency fund study to all co-owners...
Read more →What happens if the contingency fund study indicates that the fund is insufficient?
According to Law 16, if the contingency fund study reveals that the fund is insufficient, "the board of directors must set...
Read more →Does Law 16 bring changes regarding the maintenance of condominiums?
One of the major innovations of Law 16 is the obligation to keep a maintenance log. This log must record the interventions...
Read more →Is a maintenance log necessary for a condominium?
Following the adoption of Bill 16, the implementation of a maintenance log detailing the interventions carried out and to be...
Read more →When will the maintenance log be required according to Law 16?
For existing condominiums, the deadline for implementing the maintenance log is not yet known. Indeed, according to Bill...
Read more →Who is authorized to create a condominium's maintenance log?
Unlike the contingency fund study, Law 16 does not specify that the maintenance log must be done by a professional...
Read more →Which professionals are qualified to create a condominium's maintenance log?
Even though Law 16 does not specify that the maintenance log must be done by a professional, it may be wise to use...
Read more →Does the condominium have to revise the maintenance logbook?
Law 16 stipulates that the board of directors must review the maintenance logbook regularly. Although future regulations...
Read more →Does the condominium have to keep the maintenance logbook up to date?
Law 16 indicates that the board of directors must keep the maintenance logbook up to date. Although future regulations may provide...
Read more →Can co-owners access the maintenance logbook?
Law 16 stipulates that the maintenance logbook is a document that is part of the condominium register...
Read more →Do real estate developers have to provide a maintenance logbook?
Following the adoption of the regulations resulting from Bill 16, expected in the spring of 2023, real estate developers...
Read more →Did Law 16 modify the role of the condominium union?
Law 16 made modifications to article 1039 of the Civil Code of Quebec by adding this: "It must notably ensure that...
Read more →Did Law 16 change the penalty clauses in a condominium?
Before the entry into force of Law 16, many condominiums had integrated penalty clauses into their construction regulations...
Read more →Did Law 16 make changes to the management of condominium regulations?
Law 16 modified Article 1060 of the Civil Code of Quebec by adding this passage: "For modifications made to the building's...
Read more →Did Law 16 make changes regarding common areas for restricted use?
Law 16 provides important clarifications on the treatment of common areas for restricted use...
Read more →What is the syndicate certificate on the state of the condominium?
Bill 16 introduced a new article in the Quebec Civil Code, article 1068.1...
Read more →How is the syndicate informed of the arrival of a new co-owner?
Law 16 has modified Article 1065 of the Quebec Civil Code to ensure that the syndicate is informed when a new co-owner...
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