Sunday February 25 2024

Information and training resources for condominium directors

The role of co-ownership director is increasingly complex and demanding, requiring in-depth expertise and continuing training. Directors must deal with a growing number of legal and regulatory obligations, as well as challenges such as managing finances, maintenance work and conflicts between co-owners.

Several resources exist to help directors fulfill their responsibilities efficiently and professionally.

A new training resource for co-ownership directors

L’ASCQ, the association of co-ownership syndicates of Quebec, recently launched its activities during a launch and networking event dedicated to co-ownership directors. This association is committed to offering a variety of training and resources to support directors in their daily lives.

The training offered by ASCQ covers a wide range of subjects, ranging from daily management to more specialized aspects such as insurance, law, accounting and building maintenance. Delivered by industry experts, such as lawyers, notaries and managers, these training courses offer a valuable opportunity to deepen your knowledge and stay up to date with the latest condominium management practices.

In addition to training, the ASCQ provides legal resources, checklists and a monthly newsletter to keep directors informed of important developments in the field of co-ownership.

During this first event, the ASCQ also clarified its commitment regarding the insurance file. The ASCQ thus supports, in particular, the fight initiated by the AQGC in terms of legislative reform on insurance, but also the increased burden weighing on co-ownerships.

Other resources for condominium directors

The Association of Managers and Co-owners of Quebec (in French: Regroupement des gestionnaires et copropriétaires du Québec: RGCQ)

Le RGCQ is a professional organization that represents the interests of managers and co-owners in Quebec. The RGCQ offers a variety of services to its members, including training, publications, and conferences. Many activities are organized by the RGCQ throughout the province, online or in person: Condo aperitifs, Workshops and round tables, Conferences, Condo 101 and All about condo insurance, Conferences and cocktail conferences, Return of the co-ownership, Webinars, Condo info webinars…

You can consult the detailed calendar of upcoming dates on their website

DJC Legal Webinars

The experts at De Grandpré Jolicoeur offer two types of training, the “ABC of the director” as well as the “Speed-Condo”. Visit their website for programming.

The Condo Admin Facebook Group

Become a member of this Facebook group open to all, because great exchanges take place between the members who are mostly directors, managers or professionals in the co-ownership sector. It is a free and very active support group.

CondoLégal’s free web radios

They are available for rebroadcast on the CondoLegal website. There is definitely one that will interest you.

Les dessous de l’immobilier

Every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the show Les Dessous de l’immobilier (french only) is broadcast on 98.5FM, hosted by Jeffrey Subranni and Mélanie Bergeron: “Purchase, rental, sale, renovation…. When we talk about real estate, we better be well informed.” Mélanie Bergeron and Jeffrey Subranni cover the subject every Saturday morning and often talk about life in co-ownership. These shows are available for rebroadcast on the 98.5FM website via this link.

Listen again to the program from February 24, 2024 dedicated to co-ownership “Behind the scenes of co-ownership” (french only) with Me Ludovic Le Draoullec and Me Pierre-Alexis Bombardier, lawyers at De Grandpré Jolicoeur.

**Blog articles on co-ownership in the Les affaires newspaper**

New this year, the editorial staff of the newspaper Les affaires (french only) welcomes a new guest expert, Gabriel Marcu, who will regularly publish, as a guest expert, articles related to the co-ownership industry.
Here is the link to the first two:

Rugby, co-ownership and humor: an explosive cocktail of emotions and crazy situations (french only)
Letter to the faithful of the co-ownership of Quebec, mediation in co-ownership (french only)

Condo Conseils Website

Condo Conseils offers information resources, events, training and services to meet various needs of condominium managers. Visit their website to find out more, and check out the calendar of upcoming events.

A central calendar on the SolutionCondo website to help you find your way

The co-ownership industry now has several sources of information, since many paid or free initiatives are emerging, we saw fit to help you find your way.

Soon, you will find a central calendar on our website, listing all the initiatives of the co-ownership market in terms of events and training.