Article 1096 CCQ - Ordinary majority of the meeting

Article 1096 sets the default rule: the meeting's decisions are taken by a majority of the votes of the co-owners present or represented, except where the law requires an enhanced majority.

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What it means for your syndicate

This is the majority that applies to most routine decisions, such as electing directors or amending the building by-laws. Heavier decisions fall under articles 1097 and 1098 CCQ.

This majority is measured on the votes present or represented, not on all the votes in the building.

CondoAide automatically applies the threshold matching the type of resolution put to a vote.

Official text of the article

The official, up-to-date text of article 1096 is published by the Éditeur officiel du Québec. CondoAide only provides a plain-language summary here.

Last verified on July 13, 2026. CondoAide is not a legal authority and does not replace professional advice. If there is any discrepancy, the official Civil Code text prevails.

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