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Co-ownership: voting and majorities

Managing a condominium requires numerous decisions at the general meeting, ranging from the simple to the more complex. These decisions require different majorities depending on the specific situation.

Simple majority (Article 24)

The simple majority is made up of the votes of co-owners present, represented or voting by correspondence. It is required for routine management decisions at the General Meeting, such as :

  • adoption of the provisional budget
  • building conservation and occupant safety work
  • replacing obsolete equipment with similar equipment
  • adapting condominium bylaws to legal changes
  • procedures for carrying out work required by law or safety regulations.

Simple majority (Article 24)

The simple majority is made up of the votes of co-owners present, represented or voting by correspondence. It is required for routine management decisions at the general meeting, such as :

  • adoption of the provisional budget
  • building conservation and occupant safety work
  • replacing obsolete equipment with similar equipment
  • adapting the condominium by-laws to changes in the law
  • procedures for carrying out work required by law or safety regulations.

Absolute majority (Article 25)

For decisions affecting the structure of the co-ownership, an absolute majority of votes is required, including absentee co-owners. This applies to

  • appointment and dismissal of the managing agent and the syndicate council
  • energy-saving work on a co-owner's private portions
  • restoration work required by the authorities
  • authorization of work on common areas to be carried out by a co-owner
  • exemption from opening a separate bank account
  • installation of individual water or energy meters
  • installation of locking devices (intercom, digicode)
  • building alterations and improvements (elevator, central heating, green spaces).

Absolute majority (Article 25)

An absolute majority of votes is required for decisions affecting the structure of the co-ownership, including absent co-owners. This applies to

  • appointment and dismissal of the managing agent and management committee
  • energy-saving work on a co-owner's private portions
  • restoration work required by the authorities
  • authorization of work on common areas to be carried out by a co-owner
  • exemption from opening a separate bank account
  • installation of individual water or energy meters
  • installation of locking devices (intercom, digicode)
  • building alterations and improvements (elevator, central heating, green spaces).

Double majority (Article 26)

For certain decisions, a double majority is required. More than half the co-owners must vote in favor, and these votes must represent at least two-thirds of the votes. This applies to major decisions such as :

  • the purchase by the syndicate of a private portion or the granting of a right to occupy a common portion
  • modification or establishment of the condominium by-laws concerning the use of common areas
  • eliminating the position of janitor or janitor.

Double majority (Article 26)

For certain decisions, a double majority is required. More than half the co-owners must vote in favor, and these votes must represent at least two-thirds of the votes. This applies to major decisions such as :

  • the purchase by the syndicate of a private portion or the granting of a right to occupy a common portion
  • modification or establishment of the condominium by-laws concerning the use of common areas
  • elimination of a janitor's position.

Unanimity

For decisions involving major modifications (sale of common areas, removal of community facilities), the unanimous agreement of all co-owners, with no abstentions, is required.

Unanimous agreement

For decisions involving major modifications (sale of common areas, removal of community facilities), the unanimous agreement of all co-owners, with no abstentions, is required.