Certificate from the syndicate on the condition of the condominium – Free template to download (Act 16)

Do you need to provide a certificate from the condominium association when buying or selling a condo in Quebec? Since Bill 16 came into effect, condominium associations must provide a certificate attesting to the condition of the condominium (mandatory) when selling a unit or upon request.

To make things easier for you, we provide a FREE certificate template that is ready to download and complies with the new requirements.

Why is a certificate from the condominium association mandatory?

Since Bill 16 came into effect, the seller of a condominium unit must provide the buyer with an official certificate prepared by the association, in accordance with section 1068.1 of the Civil Code of Québec.

This document allows you to:

  • Inform the buyer about the financial and technical health of the condominium

  • Demonstrate the transparency of the syndicate

  • Reduce the risk of litigation during the real estate transaction

  • Facilitate and accelerate the sale of a condo

According to section 1068.2 of the Civil Code of Québec, the buyer may request this information in order to make an informed decision.

Sample certificate

Our template is based on best practices recognized in Quebec.

It provides an excellent basis for your legal proceedings and can be supplemented by:

These additional services are also available if you would like a comprehensive, personalized assessment.

A property ownership certification form written primarily in French with sections for signatures, property details, and insurance information.
A detailed French legal or inspection report form with sections for inspections, damages, major repairs, disputes, proprietary declarations, and legal declarations, printed on white paper with gray and green headers.
A financial document in French titled 'Informations Financières sur le Syndicat de Copropriété', containing sections for annual contributions, operational funds, contingency funds, insurance, and financial statements, with blank spaces for data entry.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Our condominium association certificate is intended for:

    Condominium associations that want to quickly comply with regulations

    Co-owners who are selling and need to provide the certificate to a buyer

    Condo buyers who want to verify the health of the condominium before purchasing

  • It is the condominium association, often represented by the board of directors, that must produce it and send it to the notary or broker.

  • Yes. Our template includes the information required by regulations, and you can complete it according to the specific situation of your condominium.

  • The syndicate has a maximum of 15 days to send the certificate to the co-owner who requests it, in accordance with section 1068.1 of the Civil Code of Québec.

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