Condo syndicates

Services and advice for condo syndicates

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We'll make your day-to-day condominium management easier

We're here to help you look after your condo's assets and adapt to new laws. Our savings and insurance products are designed to meet the specific needs of a condo syndicate (sometimes known as a condo corporation or association). Furthermore, you’ll benefit from the expertise of our partners as well as their innovative and affordable management tools.

What the new laws mean for your condominium

The revised condo laws aim at better protecting condo owners (Bill 141) and reinforcing building maintenance (Bill 16). These laws specify 4 main obligations for condo syndicates:

Contingency fund

This fund must cover maintenance, repair and renovation costs of the property's common areas.

The amount must be calculated by a contingency fund study conducted every 5 years by a certified professional.

Maintenance log

The maintenance log details the building's characteristics and helps assess the contingency fund. The syndicate must use it to document the building's history, including any completed and upcoming work.

Sufficient insurance coverage

The condo syndicate's insurance policy must cover:

  • The building's reconstruction value reassessed every 5 years by a member of the Ordre des évaluateurs agréés du Québec
  • The building's common areas (ex. lobby, elevator, terrace)
  • The original condition of each unit
  • The syndicate's and managing staff's civil liability

Self-insurance fund

This fund must cover the highest deductible of the syndicate's insurance policy in the event of a claim.

Support that goes beyond financial matters

Take advantage of our trusted partners' expertise. They offer support and practical solutions to help you safely manage your condo.

  • Regroupement des gestionnaires et copropriétaires du Québec (RGCQ)

    The RGCQ looks after the interests of Quebec condo owners. Learn the "ins" and "outs" of managing your condo with our free online training available for Desjardins condo syndicate members only.

    Registration for the training  – External link.

  • Hoodi

    With Hoodi's online tools, condo syndicates with 2 to 20 units can obtain a low-cost fund study and create a digital maintenance log. Condo syndicates that are Desjardins members get 15% off when combining both services.

    Take advantage of this offer  – External link.

  • Scripta Legal

    Scripta Legal makes the law more accessible by offering reasonably priced, quality legal services and documents on an interactive and easy-to-use platform. As a condo syndicate that's a Desjardins member, you'll be able to create the notice of meeting, agenda, and meeting minutes for your syndicate online by taking advantage of a 15% discount on the "Co-ownership" packages identified.

    Take advantage of this offer  – External link.

  • RenoAssistance

    RenoAssistance facilitates your renovation or construction work by giving you access to a bank of qualified contractors through a 53-point verification process. As a syndicate of co-ownership, this simple, no-cost, no-obligation service will allow you to choose from among 3 contractor bids that meet your needs.

    Don't wait! Fill out their form - External link. or visit their website - External link..

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