Definition : Lease

An agreement whereby the lessor (landlord), for a certain period of time, provides a lessee (tenant) with the enjoyment of a private portion in consideration of the payment of rent. The lease usually includes the respective obligations of the parties as well as the terms and conditions of the rental. The co-owner-lessor must, before the signing of the lease, give his lessee a copy of the by-laws of the immovable and of their amendments. These by-laws form an integral part of the lease. In addition, the co-owner renting his private portion is compelled to inform the syndicate of co-owners thereof and to give to it the lessee’s name. The syndicate of co-owners may, after notice to the lessor and the lessee, apply for the resiliation of the lease of a private portion when the breach of an obligation by the lessee causes serious harm to a co-owner or other occupant of the immovable.

The life lease and its consequences

Afflicted with a health issue, you want to move to an apartment closer to your daughter, which is fitting, given that a unit in her condo building is for sale. However, this unit is rented. During a visit to the premises, the tenant informs you that he has no intention of leaving, claiming a right to stay there for life. At least, for as long as he wants to. On the other hand, the seller tells you that the tenant will have to leave the unit upon receiving a notice of repossession. Intrigued by the tenant's statement, you take time to interview several people to verify this "lease for a lifetime" matter. The answers provided reassure you: if it is sent six months before the planned repossession date, the notice of repossession should allow you to take back the apartment.

Location en copropriété divise: la discrimination est en principe interdite

Je suis propriétaire locateur d'unités de condo. Le syndicat de la copropriété a voté récemment un règlement pour facturer au propriétaire des frais lorsqu'un locataire emménage ou déménage. Bien que ces frais soient élevés, est-ce qu'un recours pourrait être possible si toutefois ces frais augmentaient au point d'être abusif (disons 10 000$) ? Question : Qui peut juger du caractère abusif ou pas d'un tel règlement adopté par l'assemblée générale annuelle? Est-ce qu'un recours pourrait être possible? Si oui basé sur quelle loi? Même situation pour les petits animaux qui sont permis pour les propriétaires mais pas pour les locataires. Question : Peut-on restreindre ce droit à un locataire?

Renting in divided co-ownership: its limits

A trend towards the rental of units held in divided co-ownership has manifested itself in recent years in large urban centres as well as resort centres. Although renting a property is a recognized right for a co-owner, he must know the rules applicable in this matter. The law and the declaration of co-ownership list the obligations to which tenants and co-owners-lessors commit themselves when they sign a lease, such as compliance with the by-laws of the immovable. Some of these obligations can cause the resiliation of the lease if they are not respected !

Can we ask to show a tenant’s identification documents?

We are concerned about the comings and goings of strangers in our building. This concern is all the more justified by the fact that some of our co-owners rent without right, for short periods, to travelers (Airbnb-type rental). Question: Can the Board of Directors ask to see a tenant's identity card in order to certify that he is who he claims to be?

Webradio du 7 octobre 2020: Les locataires en copropriété

Comment gérer le locataires d'une copropriété? Quels sont les devoirs d'un copropriétaire bailleur? Est-ce que les administrateurs peuvent intervenir, afin de rappeler à l'ordre des locataires qui ne respectent pas le règlement de l'immeuble? Cette webradio répond à toutes ces questions, et à bien d'autres.

Purchase of a leased apartment

The purchase of a condo leased to a third party is a frequent occurrence in the resale market. Save for an agreement to the contrary, nothing prohibits a co-owner lessor from selling and a purchaser of purchasing an apartment even though the tenant wishes to continue to reside in it. The lease is attached to the immovable, not to the co-owner/ lessor. The lease will continue to be in force even if the unit is sold and the terms and conditions of the lease shall remain the same. Be careful, however, there are some pitfalls and if you are not careful your investment could quickly prove unsuccessful. This is the reason why you need to follow a few steps before, especially if you are a real estate owner for the first time.

Definition : Lease

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