Quebec Law 16 for condos: deadlines and a 2025–2028 compliance plan

Quebec's Law 16 regulation has applied since August 14, 2025. Existing condo boards have three years and one day to obtain their first maintenance log and reserve fund study. Boards should begin now by organizing the inventory, professional mandate, records, budget impact, and owner communications rather than waiting for the deadline.

What actually came into force on August 14, 2025?

Quebec's divided co-ownership management regulation came into force on August 14, 2025, following Law 16. Every divided co-ownership syndicate must comply. Neither the board nor the owners' meeting can vote to opt out.

What must the maintenance log and reserve fund study contain?

The maintenance log inventories common portions and private-portion components maintained by the syndicate. It records condition, remaining useful life, major repairs and replacements planned over 25 years, completed work, costs, and supporting records. The board updates it at least annually and records why scheduled work was deferred.

What compliance plan should the board follow?

Start with a board resolution, an internal owner, and a schedule. Gather the declaration of co-ownership, plans, warranties, contracts, invoices, inspection reports, claims history, and completed-work records. Obtain several proposals from authorized, independent professionals, with a mandate that clearly separates the log, the study, and later revisions.