Definition : Property management - Autonomous manager

Management type under which the directors of a syndicate of co-ownership or one of them take on, the day-to-day management of a co-ownership.

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La webradio du mercredi 15 mars 2023 a porté sur la fraude en copropriété et les mécanismes à mettre en place pour l’éviter. Une copropriété n’est pas à l’abri d’une fraude. Parmi ceux qui pourraient la commettre figurent les administrateurs, les copropriétaires, le gestionnaire de la copropriété, les fournisseurs de services et les tiers. Par conséquent, il serait sage d’observer les comportements d’éventuels suspects, afin d’y déceler des actes potentiellement frauduleux. Il ne saurait être question de mener une chasse aux sorcières dans un immeuble, néanmoins, certains signes avant-coureurs devraient susciter la méfiance et commander la vigilance. Comment identifier ces actes frauduleux et se prémunir des conséquences économiques relatives à ce type d’activité criminelle?
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The manager bound to a syndicate by a contract for services does not have the same relationship with his client as the one who has the status of a salaried employee, at the end of a contract of employment. That being said, regardless of the nature of the relationship between the parties, it is advisable to specify the contract’s terms and conditions, including its obligations and its possible renewal. This will prevent misunderstandings and possible litigation. Terminating the contractual relationship between the manager and the syndicate of co-owners requires, at all times, an evaluation of the legal and contractual parameters. A review of the various scenarios illustrating the expiration or resiliation of a contract for services.
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Every syndicate of co-owners should retain the services of a condo manager, to assist the board of directors carrying out its duties. As the needs of a co-ownership are multiple and complex he needs to be the one man band of the co-ownership and assume enormous responsibilities. This being said, there are three management modes associated with this function, namely: resident-managers (autonomous management), employees (self-management) and contractors (external manager). A review of the various missions that may be entrusted to them.
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