Section actions
Duration: Reading of regulations — 1 at 2 hours; processing of conflicts — weeks
Cost: Copy of the settlement — usually free of charge by the lessor; free ADIL
On-site only
Who this guide is for
Section actions
- Condominium renters wishing to understand the rules
- Those in conflict with neighbors or trustee about noise, works, balcony
- Condominium owners
To be prepared in advance
Section actions
- Application of the condominium settlement to the lessor or trustee
- The lease, to verify the clauses on the charges
- Journal of discussions with the lessor and the trustee in the event of a conflict
Step-by-step procedure
Section actions
- 1Obtain a copy of the condominium by-law from the lessor or via the trustee. It's your main source: what you can change, pets allowed, quiet times, use of common areas.
- 2Distinguish private areas (yours: accommodation, balcony) and common areas (elevator, stairs, roof, facade). Changing the common law without a decision of assembly is prohibited.
- 3Follow the rules: silence at the times indicated (often 22h–7h), parking, stretch, animals. Any breach may result in complaints and fines via the trustee.
- 4Understand the charges (common expenses): collective heating, water, elevator, maintenance. For the tenant, they are divided into flat-rate and variable (depending on meters) packages, as indicated in the lease.
- 5Work: in the dwelling — at your expense (small) or the lessor (large). The common parts are maintained by the condominium via the charges of all the owners.
- 6In conflict with a neighbour, write to the trustee and lessor. In case of noise, call the police (17) for a real disorder. The decisions of the building go back to the general meeting (AG), where the owner, not the tenant, votes.
Common mistakes
Section actions
- Do not read the regulation and break the rules (balcony, animals, noise) — complaints and fines.
- Change the common without agreement (façade, exterior windows) — forbidden, repair at your expense.
- Consolidate expenses: condominium vs rental expenses (lease).
- Address the trustee as a tenant for the big issues — the trustee speaks to the owner.
- Ignore the AG: Even if the owner votes, the decisions (lift work, etc.) concern you.
Official sources
Section actions
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Important remark
Each regulation is specific to its building. This information is indicative — for your building, see the by-law and ADIL.
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