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Practical guides, Bill 16 news, and tips for managing your condo in Quebec. Maintenance log, contingency fund, certificates, and more.
Condo meeting minutes (Quebec) — Bill 16 deadlines and signing
Bill 16 requires meeting minutes to be distributed to co-owners within 30 days (art. 1102.1 C.c.Q.) and sets a 90-day window for the cancellation action under art. 1103. CondoAide generates the minutes, signs them electronically per the LCCJTI, broadcasts them to co-owners as an announcement with open tracking, and stores them in the registry.
Co-owner compliance in Quebec — 5 obligations to track
Five recurring obligations a Quebec condo syndicate must track per unit: home insurance proof, duct cleaning, in-unit plumbing, smoke alarm, and water heater (10-year life). CondoAide automates collection, reminders, and history.
Your condo syndicate can now pay CondoAide by pre-authorized debit (PAD)
You can now set up a pre-authorized debit (PAD) directly from your syndicate's bank account to pay your CondoAide subscription. No more personal credit card, no more expense reports, no more monthly reimbursements. Setup takes five minutes; after that everything runs on autopilot, like any recurring vendor payment.
Electronic Signatures That Actually Hold Up — and a Public Page to Verify Them
CondoAide is rolling out a full electronic signatures module with SHA-256 fingerprints and a public verification page at condoaide.ca/verifier. Compliant with Quebec's LCCJTI (article 39) and article 354 of the Civil Code of Québec.
Why a Syndicate Registry Isn't a Google Drive Folder
A condominium registry is a legal instrument with retention obligations, access rights, and evidentiary weight. Here's what CondoAide Registry V2 does that a shared folder can't: SHA-256 fingerprints, soft delete, per-category legal retention, immutable journal, verifiable export.
Special Assessment in a Quebec Condominium: When, How, and How Much to Charge Co-Owners
Your syndicate is short on funds for urgent work? Here's when a special assessment is needed, how to calculate it, how to get it approved, and how to collect it without creating tensions in your co-ownership.
How Much Does Condo Management Software Cost in Quebec?
A comparison of condo management software pricing in Quebec. Pricing models, real costs for a manager with 2–5 associations, and questions to ask before choosing.
How to Manage Multiple Condo Associations Without Losing Your Mind
Managing 2 or 3 associations with separate tools? Learn how to centralize bookkeeping, documents, assemblies and compliance in one platform built for Quebec condo property managers.
Why Property Managers Are Ditching Their General Accounting Software
Accounting software does accounting well — but condo management demands much more. Why property managers are switching to a tool built for Quebec condo associations.
Import Your Maintenance Logbook and Reserve Fund Study in One Click
How to automatically import your maintenance logbook and reserve fund study into CondoAide. Automatic PDF extraction, no manual entry required.
Condo Accounting Without the Accounting: Track Your Finances Without Being an Accountant
How to manage your condo association's finances without accounting knowledge. CondoAide replaces Excel with a simple tool for volunteer board members.
How to Choose a Management Tool for Your Condo Syndicate
What to look for in condo management software for Quebec syndicates: Bill 16 compliance, ease of use, pricing, and the questions to ask before committing.
Condo Fees in Quebec: What Do They Really Cost?
Condo fees in Montreal and Quebec: realistic ranges, what drives the numbers up or down, and how to tell if a building is financially healthy.
Quorum at a Condo AGM in Quebec — How It Works and How to Calculate It
Learn how quorum works at Quebec condo general meetings: rules, calculation methods, and practical tips to ensure your AGM can proceed. 2026 guide.
Self-Managed or Property Manager: What's Right for Your Condo?
An honest look at both options for managing your Quebec condo syndicate — with real numbers, the benefits, and the pitfalls to watch for.
Bill 16 Deadline 2028: Complete Guide for Quebec Condominiums
Quebec's Bill 16 takes full effect August 14, 2028: maintenance logbook, 25-year contingency fund study, and syndicate certificate (article 1068.1 C.C.Q.). Regulation in force since August 14, 2025 (decree 991-2025). Practical compliance guide for self-managed syndicates and property managers.
Condo Maintenance Logbook: A Practical Guide to Filling It Out Correctly
How to complete your condo maintenance logbook? Practical guide with examples, templates, and tips to meet Quebec Bill 16 requirements.
Insufficient Contingency Fund: 7 Practical Solutions for Your Condo
Is your condo's contingency fund insufficient? Discover 7 practical solutions to fix the situation and avoid surprise special assessments.
Complete Guide to Bill 16 for Quebec Condo Syndicates (2026)
Everything Quebec condo syndicates need to know about Bill 16: obligations, deadlines, maintenance logbook, contingency fund, and syndicate certificate. A practical guide with real-world examples.
Syndicate Certificate for Condos: A Complete Guide to Obtaining and Issuing One
Everything you need to know about the mandatory syndicate certificate for condos in Quebec: required content, deadlines, responsibilities, and the full process for sellers and administrators. Bill 16 compliance covered.
Bill 16: Contingency Fund Study Deadline August 2028
All Quebec condo syndicates must complete a contingency fund study by August 14, 2028. Here's why you shouldn't wait until the last minute.
Selling a Condo? The Syndicate Certificate is Now Required
Since August 14, 2025, every condo sale in Quebec requires a syndicate certificate. Learn what it must contain and how to prepare your syndicate.
Bill 16: The Maintenance Logbook is Now Mandatory
As of August 14, 2025, all Quebec condo syndicates must have a compliant maintenance logbook. Here's what you need to know and how to get compliant immediately.