Expenses related to work in a co-ownership are a source of concern for many syndicates of co-owners. The average age of Quebec co-ownership now exceeds 30 years and many of them must or will soon have to carry out major repairs to the common portions. The primary mission of the syndicate, it should be remembered, is to ensure the preservation of the immovable. The competition between undertakings offering services in this area therefore enables the syndicates to choose from among the tenders proposed by the latter, the most competitive tender, bearing in mind that price is not the only selection criterion.
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May 3, 2022- The duty of maintenance and conservation of the building that falls to the administrators of a co-ownership involves one day doing business with construction contractors. Whether it is to replace the roof, renovate the entrance hall or repair brick siding and masonry, it is important to be vigilant when awarding such contracts, given their often very high costs.
As agents of the syndicate, directors must act with caution, in order to protect the interests of the community of co-owners. This translates into various rules that should be followed, especially when the work is important:
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