Do I need to request authorization from the co-ownership to carry out work in my private area?
The first thing to do is to consult the co-ownership by-laws before undertaking any work, as they may contain specific clauses depending on the type of work. Secondly, if the work does not affect the common areas or the exterior appearance of the building (for example, repainting your kitchen or changing the flooring), you won't need any special authorization, as it concerns the interior of your home, your private lot. On the other hand, if your work affects the common areas or the structure of the building, authorization from the general meeting of co-owners will be required. You'll need to put the proposed work on the agenda of the next general meeting, along with a technical description and a cost estimate. This will be put to the vote of the co-owners to obtain the majority required by law (absolute or qualified majority, depending on the work). This will be the case, for example, if you wish to install an air-conditioning unit visible from the outside.
Do I need to request authorization from the co-ownership to carry out work in my private area?
The first thing to do is to consult the co-ownership by-laws before undertaking any work, as they may contain specific clauses depending on the type of work involved. Secondly, if the work does not affect the common areas or the exterior appearance of the building (for example, repainting your kitchen or changing the flooring), you won't need any special authorization, as it concerns the interior of your home, your private lot. On the other hand, if your work affects the common areas or the structure of the building, authorization from the general meeting of co-owners will be required. You'll need to put the proposed work on the agenda of the next general meeting, along with a technical description and a cost estimate. This will be put to the vote of the co-owners to obtain the majority required by law (absolute or qualified majority, depending on the work). This will be the case, for example, if you wish to install an air-conditioning unit visible from the outside.
If I sell my condominium lot, who pays for the work?
If work has been voted on at the general meeting prior to the sale, but has not yet been carried out or paid for, the distribution of charges depends on what has been agreed between the buyer and seller. Failing this, the seller remains responsible for payment of the charges relating to this work up to the date of sale. However, it is possible for the buyer and seller to negotiate this issue in the compromis de vente or the acte de vente. For example, it may be agreed that the buyer will take charge of the work after the purchase.
If the work has already been carried out, and calls for funds issued prior to the sale, it is usually the seller who assumes the costs.
If the work is in progress and calls for funds have yet to be made, the distribution can also be negotiated between the seller and the buyer. Please note that if a General Meeting is scheduled between the signing of the compromis and the final sale, the syndic will send the notice to the seller. However, it is customary to stipulate that the seller must inform the buyer of this meeting and give him power of attorney to attend. In this case, the buyer will be able to vote and, if any work is approved, will be solely responsible for paying for it.
If I sell my condominium lot, who pays for the work?
If work has been approved at the general meeting prior to the sale, but has not yet been carried out or paid for, the distribution of charges depends on what has been agreed between the buyer and seller. Failing this, the seller remains responsible for payment of the charges relating to this work up to the date of sale. However, it is possible for the buyer and seller to negotiate this issue in the compromis de vente or the acte de vente. For example, it may be agreed that the buyer will take charge of the work after the purchase.
If the work has already been carried out, and calls for funds issued prior to the sale, it is usually the seller who assumes the costs.
If the work is in progress and calls for funds have yet to be made, the distribution can also be negotiated between the seller and the buyer. Please note that if a General Meeting is scheduled between the signing of the compromis and the final sale, the syndic will send the notice to the seller. However, it is customary to stipulate that the seller must inform the buyer of this meeting and give him power of attorney to attend. In this case, the buyer will be able to vote and, if any work is approved, will be solely responsible for paying for it.
What do I have to pay in condominiums?
There are different types of charges: quarterly charges, known as current charges, are included in a provisional budget designed to cover the day-to-day upkeep of the condominium. Each co-owner contributes to these charges according to his or her share of the common areas. In addition, there is an annual obligation to contribute to the ALUR fund, used to finance certain works.
Expenses not included in the provisional budget are exceptional charges. They mainly concern works such as façade restoration or the replacement of a collective boiler, which are voted on and quantified at general meetings of co-owners.
What do co-owners have to pay?
There are different types of charges: quarterly charges, known as current charges, are included in a provisional budget designed to cover the day-to-day upkeep of the condominium. Each co-owner contributes to these charges according to his or her share of the common areas. In addition, there is an annual obligation to contribute to the ALUR fund, used to finance certain works.
Expenses not included in the provisional budget are exceptional charges. They mainly concern works such as façade restoration or the replacement of a collective boiler, which are voted on and quantified at general meetings of co-owners.