Condominium records access in Quebec
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| Who may request | Co-owners; buyers who have signed a promise to purchase |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 15 days for the seller's attestation |
| Fees | Reasonable copy fees, no figure set |
| Complaints | Courts; Small Claims up to $15,000 |
| Penalty | None in the Civil Code |
| Country | Canada |
| Checked against official text | October 30, 2026 |
In Quebec, the law sets who may see the records of a syndicate of co-owners, how quickly they must be provided, what may be charged for them, and where an owner can complain.[1][2][3] This summary was checked against the official text on October 30, 2026.
This is general information, not legal advice. Check the official text in the references before relying on it.
Who may request records
Co-owners; buyers who have signed a promise to purchase.
Deadlines
Minutes in 30 days; attestation in 15 days.
Fees
| Certificate | Attestation: no fee set; 15 days |
|---|---|
| Other documents | Reasonable fees, no cap; public bodies charge 49 cents a page |
Complaints and penalties
| Where to complain | Courts; Small Claims up to $15,000 |
|---|---|
| Penalty for not complying | None in the Civil Code |
References
- Loi visant principalement l'encadrement des inspections en bâtiment et de la copropriété divise... (Bill 16), SQ 2019, c 28, ss. 35 to 46, 56, 60, 151 to 157 (including 154), 165 (French).
- Same, English version.
- Loi modifiant diverses dispositions législatives en matière d'habitation (Bill 31), SQ 2024, c 2, ss. 1, 2. Gazette officielle, Partie 2, April 24, 2024.
- Règlement établissant diverses règles en matière de copropriété divise, Décret 991-2025, Gazette officielle, Partie 2, July 30, 2025, pp. 4643 to 4646, ss. 1 to 15.
- Civil Code of Québec, LégisQuébec, "À jour au 15 octobre 2026", arts. 1038 to 1109 (read by Grok and, at the merge, by Claude).
- National Assembly of Québec, Bill 20 (43rd Legislature) stages page, with the session list (3rd Session May 5 to August 27, 2026).
- Code de procédure civile, CQLR c C-25.01, LégisQuébec, "À jour au 15 octobre 2026", arts. 35, 536, 539.1 (read at the verify step).
- Règlement sur les frais exigibles pour la transcription, la reproduction et la transmission de documents et de renseignements personnels, CQLR c A-2.1, r. 3, LégisQuébec, "À jour au 1er juillet 2026", s. 5.3 and Annexe I (rates indexed from April 1, 2026; read at the verify step).
See also: records law in other jurisdictions.