This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For guidance specific to your syndicate's situation, consult a qualified legal or real estate professional. This affects your building right now Quebec's Loi 16 implementing regulations came into force on August 14, 2025. All existing condo syndicates have until August 14, 2028 to obtain a compliant contingency fund study. If you haven't started, the clock is running. Quebec's landmark cond

Most condo syndicate problems don't start as big emergencies. They start as small frustrations that nobody addresses — until they become expensive, stressful, or legally complicated. Here are the five warning signs we see most often, and what they actually mean for your building. Running a condo syndicate in Montreal is a real job. Between Quebec's Civil Code requirements, Bill 16 compliance, contingency fund obligations, and the day-to-day needs of co-owners, volunteer board

Most condo owners assume everything is fine… until it isn’t. The challenge is that buildings rarely show clear warning signs early on. There’s no obvious moment when things suddenly go wrong. Instead, it happens gradually. Small decisions get delayed. Information isn’t fully clear. Things that don’t seem urgent… quietly become serious over time. And by the time it’s obvious, the impact is already there. The risk isn’t always visible One of the most common misconceptions is th

Every company has a story behind it. For Simpson Groupe, that story didn’t begin with a business plan. It began with frustration. Before creating Simpson Groupe, Noel Simpson experienced property management from the other side, not as a manager, but as a property owner and later as the president of a condominium board. For several years, he was directly involved in the day-to-day reality of managing a building. Like many board members, he volunteered his time to help ensure t