{"id":2,"date":"2024-06-07T11:31:37","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T11:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ermitage.ca\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-09-21T23:27:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T23:27:03","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ermitage.ca\/en\/faqs","title":{"rendered":"Frequently asked questions"},"content":{"rendered":"
What is the purpose of the association?<\/summary>\n

The Association's role is to maintain the approximately 7 kilometers of private dirt and gravel roads on which your properties are located in good condition. This involves periodic maintenance, necessary repairs (especially following heavy rains or spring floods), snow removal in winter, and cutting and pruning trees in the surrounding forest. This represents more than 80% of the Association's annual budget.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Association is a non-profit organization (NPO) registered in the Trade and Companies Register<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do I have to be a member of the Association?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Yes. By purchasing a lot in Phase 2, 3, or 4 of the Ermitage du Mont-Tremblant estate, you automatically become a member of the Association and are therefore required to pay the current annual membership fee. In fact, your deed of sale stipulates that you have a right of way on the estate\u2019s private roads, but you are responsible for maintaining them. It is through the Association that you fulfill this legal obligation to maintain the roads. In 2015, the Association obtained a comprehensive ruling from the Court of Qu\u00e9bec clarifying this legal obligation for all property owners. Here is the case reference: Association des propri\u00e9taires de l\u2019Ermitage du Mont-Tremblant v. Autore, 2015 QCCQ 5182.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How many lots and homes are there on the property?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

The development consists of 145 lots and currently has 17 homes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are the bylaws that govern the Association's affairs?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

The Association was established in 2007 pursuant to its Bylaws, which are available on this website. These Bylaws govern the Association\u2019s affairs and set forth members\u2019 rights, the payment of annual dues, the duties of the Board of Directors and its officers, the Property Planning and Development Guide, and the Evaluation Committee responsible for ensuring compliance with it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who runs the Association?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

As provided for in the General Regulations, the Association is governed by a board of directors currently composed of the following individuals:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • President: Francois Renaud<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Vice President: Serge Pisapia<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Secretary: Elaine Duval<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Treasury: Dani\u00e8le Boutet <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Administrator: Octavia Zebciuc<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Administrator: Reegan Meade<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The evaluation committee responsible for verifying that lot improvements and new construction comply with the Estate Planning and Development Guide consists of the following individuals:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Elaine Duval<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Reegan Meade<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Patrick-Hugh Tiernan<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      All of these people are property owners who volunteer their time on a purely voluntary basis.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      How is the annual membership fee determined?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

      The amount of the annual membership fee is determined by the Board of Directors to meet the Association's operating expenses while maintaining a sufficient reserve fund to cope with unforeseen expenses, especially regarding the impacts on our private roads resulting from unusual weather conditions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      It is then submitted for approval by a majority of members in good standing\u2014that is, those who are current with their dues. This approval is carried out through electronic voting.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Membership dues are calculated for each parcel as it appeared in the cadastral registry at the time the Association was formed in 2007. Recently, a cadastral reorganization merged certain parcels. As a result, there are cases where an owner of two parcels that have been merged into a single parcel must pay dues equivalent to the amount for the two original parcels.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      What happens if I don't pay my annual membership fee?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

      The Association will not be able to carry out the roadwork it has budgeted for, which will cause the roads to deteriorate more quickly and may even make it difficult to access our lots. It goes without saying that the value of our lots is directly dependent on the condition of the private roads that provide access to them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In addition, as provided for in the General Regulations, any delay in paying the membership fee will result in interest and additional administrative fees.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      What is the relationship between the Association and Richard Desjardins, the developer from D\u00e9veloppement Tremblant-Nord (DTN)?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

      There is no connection between the developer, Desjardins, and the Association, except in cases where the developer owns one or more lots in the community. The developer, however, remains the legal owner of the private roads that we are responsible for maintaining.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      In which phase is my lot located?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

      It depends on which road your lot is located on. Phase 2 includes all lots located on Fafard, Cuscuna, Frigon, and Picard Roads, while Phase 3 includes those on Desjardins, Gaudet, and Dubeau Roads, and Phase 4 includes those on H\u00e9misph\u00e8re-Nord Road.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Where are the entrances to the estate?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

      The entrance to Phase 2 is located at the intersection of Paquette Road (public) and Fafard Road (private). The gate is not motorized and is always open. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The two entrances to Phases 3 and 4 are located\u2014one to the north at the intersection of Paquette Road (public) and Desjardins Road (private), and the other to the south at the intersection of Vendette Road (public) and H\u00e9misph\u00e8re-Nord Road (private). These entrances have motorized gates that open when a code is entered into a control box provided for that purpose. This code changes every year and is provided to owners in good standing. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      How should we dispose of our household waste?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

      Since our roads are private, the municipality collects household waste at only one location: the entrance to Phases 3 and 4, located at the intersection of Paquette and Desjardins Roads. The two large black metal bins located there are for waste that is neither recyclable nor compostable; the four green plastic bins are for recyclables; and the two smaller brown bins are for compostable organic waste.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The municipality conducts curbside recycling once a week, on Monday mornings. The collection schedule is available on the municipality's website.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Are short-term rentals allowed on the property?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

      Yes, as long as Val-des-Lacs municipal regulations permit it. It is important that owners who rent out properties on a short-term basis not only establish and enforce a strict code of conduct for their tenants but also ensure that their trash is sorted and placed in the appropriate bins, which are located exclusively at the entrance to the community at the intersection of Desjardins and Paquette Roads. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Therefore, please inform your prospective tenants that it is essential for them to have a four-wheel-drive vehicle in the winter, given the steep hills inherent in our mountainous environment.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      It should also be noted that fireworks are prohibited at all times within the municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      External speakers are not permitted in the municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      What permits do I need to obtain before having a home built?<\/b><\/strong><\/summary>\n

      In addition to the building permit issued by the municipality of Val-des-Lacs, you must obtain approval from our evaluation committee to ensure that your project complies with our community\u2019s Planning and Development Guide. To do so, you must submit it to the following email address: <\/em>evaluation@ermitage.ca, your site layout plan showing the location of your house and the extent of the land clearing required, as well as your house plans showing its volume, dimensions, and finishes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      We strongly recommend that you do not begin construction on your home during the spring thaw. Trucks may damage the roads, making it impossible to reach the site. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      As provided for in the Association\u2019s General Regulations, failure to comply with the Guide may result in a daily monetary penalty. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      As the owner of a lot in the community, do I have access to the lakes located there?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

      There are two lakes on the property: the southern shore of Lac du Cordon and Lac \u00e0 l\u2019Ours. Since the developer, Richard Desjardins, still owns a strip of waterfront property along these lakes, he is selling access to them. The Association is not involved.<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      What are the channels of communication between the Association and its members?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

      In addition to this website, which contains a wealth of information about the Association and the estate, you can join our group <\/em>Facebook APEMTP2,3&4 <\/em><\/strong>to get updates, share information, or ask questions. From time to time, you\u2019ll also receive a newsletter to keep you informed about the Association\u2019s activities. You\u2019ll also receive an annual report from the president.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      All of our communications are sent via email. Therefore, it is important that you notify us of any changes to your email address and ensure that our emails do not end up in your spam folder.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Can the Association help me sell my land?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

      No, the Association is not involved in the sale of lots. Property owners deal directly with real estate agents. If you visit the Centris website, you can view some of the lots in our community that are for sale\u2014on H\u00e9misph\u00e8re-Nord, Desjardins, Dubeau, Gaudet, Cuscuna, Fafard, Frigon, and Picard streets\u2014and identify the agents who are familiar with our community.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      However, it is important to notify us as soon as you have found a buyer so that you can provide us with the buyer\u2019s contact information (name, email address, street address, and cell phone number).<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The notary handling the transaction must also ensure that the annual dues are paid in full.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Who should I contact to have the driveway cleared of snow?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

      The son of Sylvain Paquette, the contractor who clears snow from our roads in the winter. The cost of this snow removal is not included in your annual dues, which are used solely for the maintenance of the community\u2019s shared roads.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Why is there a 30 km\/h speed limit on our roads?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

      Since the property is large and still includes a limited number of homes that are not visible from the road, many people assume they can drive without speed restrictions and get away with it. This can pose a significant safety risk to residents and tenants, and especially to their children. Not to mention the risk of skidding in winter and the nuisance caused by dust kicked up on unpaved roads. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Why does the municipality clear snow and maintain some of our private roads?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

      In the summer of 2022, we reached an agreement with the municipality of Val-des-Lacs to temporarily open some of our roads to the public. These are H\u00e9misph\u00e8re-Nord, Gaudet, and Desjardins Roads. These roads serve as a detour for vehicles weighing more than 5 metric tons that cannot cross a small wooden bridge located on Val-des-Lacs Road before reaching the intersection with Paquette Road. This bridge is structurally deficient and must be repaired by the Department of Transportation. The anticipated date for the bridge\u2019s repair is summer 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Under this agreement, we are required to keep the access gates open at all times, in exchange for which the municipality clears snow from and maintains the roads in question.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Are temporary shelters allowed?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

      No, temporary shelters such as tents, trailers, or any other non-permanent structures are not permitted on the property.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Do I have the right to park on the street in front of my property?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

      Unfortunately, parking on the road is not permitted at any time in order to ensure optimal visibility and to keep the road clear during snow removal and roadwork.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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