{"id":1817,"date":"2020-01-27T16:40:34","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T21:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/genispec.com\/?page_id=1817"},"modified":"2025-11-24T08:59:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T13:59:19","slug":"what-is-bill-16","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/genispec.com\/en\/what-is-bill-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Bill 16 in Quebec: Everything You Need to Know About Bill 16"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-23px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_accordion module_id=”subAccord” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ min_height=”294.1px” custom_margin=”48px|||||” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”EXPERTISE” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Reserve Fund Study<\/a>
Building maintenance handbook<\/a>
Condo status certificate<\/a><\/p>\n

Rope access services<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”INSPECTION” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]\n

Facade Inspection<\/a><\/p>\n

Underground Parking Inspection<\/a><\/p>\n

Commercial, industrial and residential building inspection<\/a><\/p>\n

Pre-reception inspection of common areas<\/a><\/p>\n

Roof Inspection<\/a><\/p>\n

Foundation Inspection<\/a><\/p>\n

Condominium Building Condition Certificate<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”ENGINEERING” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]\n

Construction plans and specifications<\/a><\/p>\n

Onsite supervision and construction project management<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”50px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Bill 16: What You Need to Know in <\/span><\/h1>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Bill 16 was passed on December 5, 2019. Several provisions related to divided co-ownership (condominiums) have been in force since January 10, 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n

The implementation regulation, which outlines the requirements for the maintenance logbook, reserve fund study, and co-ownership certificate, was published on July 30, 2025 (Decree 991-2025) and took effect on August 14, 2025<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This guide explains each obligation and the key dates for compliance<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Obligation<\/th>\nDescription<\/th>\nEffective date<\/th>\nCompliance deadline<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Maintenance logbook<\/td>\nPrepared by an authorized professional such as an engineer (OIQ), architect (OAQ), professional technologist (OTPQ), or chartered appraiser (OEAQ) who is independent of the syndicate.
Must be updated annually<\/strong>, with a full review every 5 years, or every 10 years for a small building that meets the criteria (8 units or fewer, or 3 above-ground floors or fewer, or no interior common areas).
Must include a 25-year plan for major repairs.<\/td>\n		Aug. 14 2025<\/td>\nAug. 14 2028<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reserve fund study<\/td>\nConducted by an authorized professional (OIQ, OEAQ, OAQ, OTPQ, or CPA) who is independent of the syndicate. A new study is required every 5 years and must include cost estimates for future work and adjusted contributions.<\/td>\nAug. 14 2025<\/td>\nAug. 14 2028<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Co-ownership certificate<\/td>\nRequired for any sale. Includes financial statements, repairs, disputes, insurance, reserve fund and self-insurance balances, and the recommended amount from the latest reserve fund study.<\/td>\nAug. 14 2025<\/td>\nImmediate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buyer deposits<\/td>\nMust be placed in trust with a notary, lawyer, CPA, or other authorized professional.<\/td>\nAug. 14 2025<\/td>\nImmediate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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