Article 2729 CCQ - The syndicate's legal hypothec

Article 2729 specifies the syndicate's legal hypothec: it charges the fraction of a co-owner in default for more than 30 days in paying their share of the common expenses. It is acquired only upon registration of a notice in the land register.

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What it means for your syndicate

The registered notice states the nature of the claim, the amount exigible at the time of registration, and the sums provided for the common expenses of the current financial year and the two following years.

This hypothec is a powerful collection lever, but its registration is a legal proceeding: a notary or lawyer should be consulted before acting.

CondoAide tracks contributions and late payments, helping the board spot early a default of more than 30 days that may warrant a recourse.

Official text of the article

The official, up-to-date text of article 2729 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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