{"id":2620,"date":"2024-05-31T15:24:18","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T15:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brunetassocies.com\/suing-your-condominium-corporation\/"},"modified":"2024-09-04T18:04:47","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T18:04:47","slug":"suing-your-condominium-corporation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brunetassocies.com\/en\/suing-your-condominium-corporation\/","title":{"rendered":"Suing your condominium corporation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Prata||||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Thrilled by the purchase of their new condo in Laval, Patrick and Monica moved in in April.<br \/>\nThe couple settled in and spent the summer decorating their new nest on the top floor of the building. <\/p>\n<p>One autumn afternoon, heavy rain falls and Monica notices traces of water in the ceiling.<br \/>\nThe ceiling felt damp to the touch.<br \/>\nShe contacted her husband Patrick to inform him of the situation.<br \/>\nBy the time Patrick arrives, water has seeped in, causing water damage in the living room and probably damaging the ceiling.   <\/p>\n<p>Patrick then contacts Groupe Qualinet, who carry out a post-loss cleanup and inform Patrick that the water infiltration is due to a construction defect in the roof.<br \/>\nMonica and Patrick are unhappy, having just paid $3,000.00 towards the bill, and the problem is only temporarily solved.<br \/>\nThey contact the syndicate of co-owners, who tell them that they are not responsible.<br \/>\nAccording to them, it was a case of force majeure, and the water infiltration was the result of heavy rainfall on the day of the incident.   <\/p>\n<p>Did you know that Patrick and Monica have recourse against the building&#8217;s syndicate of co-owners for damage caused by water infiltration?<br \/>\nThis is a construction defect affecting the &#8220;common&#8221; part of the building, the roof.<br \/>\nThis construction defect damaged the young couple&#8217;s condominium, which is a &#8220;private&#8221; part of the building.<br \/>\nAs a result, the couple can claim reimbursement from the syndicate.<br \/>\nThe cost will then be shared among all the building&#8217;s co-owners.    <\/p>\n<p>If you are faced with a similar situation and want to know the chances of success of your recourse, you should consult a lawyer&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>For more information, don&#8217;t hesitate to contact them at: (514) 326-4553 or toll-free at 1-855-505-1515, or by e-mail at info@brunetassocies.com.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||60px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;||30px||false|false&#8221; 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