{"id":3531,"date":"2026-08-14T11:58:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T15:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/genispec.com\/blog\/which-information-do-syndicates-usually-forget-to-include-in-the-maintenance-handbook\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T12:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T16:00:18","slug":"which-information-do-syndicates-usually-forget-to-include-in-the-maintenance-handbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genispec.com\/en\/blog\/which-information-do-syndicates-usually-forget-to-include-in-the-maintenance-handbook\/","title":{"rendered":"Which information do syndicates usually forget to include in the maintenance handbook ?"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||4px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto||auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A useful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/genispec.com\/en\/building-expert\/building-maintenance-handbook-for-condominiums\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance handbook for condominiums<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is more than just a list of tasks. It should <\/span><b>document the actual condition of the building, the work that has been done, and the decisions that have been made<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/genispec.com\/en\/building-inspection\/residential-structural-engineer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">commercial building inspection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides the technical observations needed to fill this report with facts, dates, and evidence.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(3,110,140,0.06)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;5px|5px|5px|5px|true|true&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|5px|10px|5px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|5px|5px|5px|5px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#036e8c&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 1.5em;\"><strong>Key Points &#8211; What to Remember :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An invoice proves an expense, but it does not specify the cause of the problem or where the works were performed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dates, photos, guarantees and contact information for service providers must be recorded after each intervention.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postponed work and board decisions must be documented.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The assessment of a component should focus more on its actual condition than on its expected lifespan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detailed and accurate information facilitates inspections, budgeting, and the handover between administrators.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/genispec.com\/en\/contact\/#form&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Request an assessment of your maintenance handbook from Genispec.&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#036e8c&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_on_hover=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|100px||100px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<h2><b>Why does some information disappear from the maintenance handbook ?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><b>Managers rotate, suppliers are replaced, and documents get lost in the flow between multiple email inboxes.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A simple note seems sufficient at the time. But three years later, no one knows which section was involved, why it was damaged, or whether the guarantee is still valid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.condolegal.com\/en\/syndicat\/undersheets\/558-what-is-a-syndicate-of-co-ownersc\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">syndicate of co-owners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is responsible for preserving the building and maintaining the common areas. To this end, the condo syndicates must maintain an accessible record of past events, even when the members of the board of directors change.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial author=&#8221;Yossi Elmaleh&#8221; job_title=&#8221;Engineer at Genispec&#8221; portrait_url=&#8221;https:\/\/genispec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/genispec-icon.png&#8221; quote_icon_color=&#8221;#036e8c&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ab This log is a monitoring tool. If the syndicate of co-owners changes hands, it helps preserve information about what\u2019s happening in the building. \u00bb<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<h2><b>What information should be included in a maintenance logbook after each inspection or repair ?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><b>When and where did the intervention take place ?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each entry should provide <\/span><b>context about the issue and the work performed.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><b>You must indicate :\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date of the complaint and date of the maintenance work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exact location (floor, unit, exterior wall, equipment).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name of the person who reported the problem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conditions observed, such as a malfunction or a temperature fluctuation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This information enables us to check whether a problem occurs in the same location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><b>What documents should be included with the request ?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each statement must be followed by documents confirming the <\/span><b>nature and scope of the work.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dated photos showing each stage (before, during, and after).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The quote and invoice details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The contractor\u2019s and engineer\u2019s reports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A list of materials and products used.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plans, sketches, permits, and test results, depending on the type of work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company\u2019s name, contact information, and license number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dates, exclusions, and terms of the guarantee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of this information helps you choose the right provider when filing a claim and avoid any problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why is it necessary to identify the cause and not just the symptom ?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply describing the visible problem is <\/span><b>not enough to assess it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It does not specify whether the leak came from the roof, a window seal, or a pipe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><b>The maintenance handbook requirements :\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem observed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cause of the issue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The repair performed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The checks expected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The date of the next follow-up.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This information will help ensure that a repair does not mask a defect that is still present.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><b>Should we record projects that have been rejected, postponed, or temporarily completed ?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a board decides not to carry out work or to postpone it, this<\/span><b> decision must be recorded in the building\u2019s history.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is necessary to specify the work that has been completed or is planned, the reason for the refusal or postponement, the risks involved, and the proposed temporary solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new date for verification or completion must also be set. This will allow the next board meeting to understand the situation and take the necessary follow-up actions.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<h2><b>What&#8217;s the difference between an incomplete note and a useful note : understanding the documentation method\u00a0 ?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A usable entry allows you to understand the history without relying on the administrator. It also <\/span><b>helps you plan an inspection or request a quote<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 115px; width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #000000;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 23px; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #000000;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; background-color: #ea9999; height: 23px; border: 1px solid #000000; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Incomplete note\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 23px; background-color: #b6d7a8; border: 1px solid #000000; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Useful note\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 23px; border: 1px solid #000000; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Roofing\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 23px; border: 1px solid #000000; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correction made <\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 23px; border: 1px solid #000000; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Membrane repaired at the north drain, photos and invoice attached<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; border: 1px solid #000000; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Masonry<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 23px; border: 1px solid #000000; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitored crack<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 23px; border: 1px solid #000000; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-mm crack on the east facade, dated photo and annual measurement<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 23px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Pump<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 23px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pump replaced<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 23px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Model, serial number, date, guarantee and supplier listed<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 23px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Decision<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 23px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postponed projects<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 23px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reason, risk explanation, resolution, and new deadline recorded<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<h2><b>Why should we rely on the observed condition rather than on its theoretical lifespan ?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A component might age faster or slower depending on its exposure, installation, and maintenance. This finding will change the work schedule and the associated costs. An inspection allows projections to be <\/span><b>based on the building\u2019s current condition.<\/b><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial author=&#8221;Yossi Elmaleh&#8221; job_title=&#8221;Engineer at Genispec&#8221; portrait_url=&#8221;https:\/\/genispec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/genispec-icon.png&#8221; quote_icon_color=&#8221;#036e8c&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ab If a component that&#8217;s supposed to last 13 or 15 years shows signs of premature deterioration after just 8 years, that changes everything. \u00bb<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<h2><b>How can you improve your monthly maintenance handbook ?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To meet the syndicate obligations Quebec law sets out under Bill 16, the board may <\/span><b>assign a designated person to track each service call<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, adding invoices, photos, and reports as soon as they are received.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At each meeting, managers could review pending actions and relate their decisions to the meeting minutes. A periodic review then allows for adjustments to the status of components and planned work.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<h2><b>What does a condominium gain with a complete file ?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A comprehensive maintenance logbook helps syndicates prepare for repairs and provide information to co-owners, buyers, insurers, and professionals. 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