Guide

Condos: what the by-laws may prohibit (animals, rental, signage)

A declaration of co-ownership may restrict how a unit is used — but not arbitrarily, and not in a discriminatory way. What is allowed depends on what is written and how it is applied.

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A declaration of co-ownership may restrict how a unit is used — but not arbitrarily, and not in a discriminatory way. What is allowed depends on what is written and how it is applied.

The rule must be written, adopted and applied to everyone

A restriction must appear in the declaration of co-ownership or in a by-law adopted by the required majority. A board cannot invent a ban mid-year or apply it to one owner without a serious ground.

Official sources

Sources: LegisQuebec — Civil Code (https://www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/document/lc/CCQ-1991); Quebec — human rights commission (https://www.cdpdj.qc.ca/en/). Checked September 20, 2026 — amounts, deadlines and fees are not reproduced here: confirm with the official source.

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