Change your condominium management: take control of your co-ownership in the Aravis

In the Aravis ski resorts, where condominiums are often small and the technical challenges are specific to the mountains, the quality of the management of your residence can make all the difference. Inaccurate invoices, poorly monitored work, lack of transparency: when your property manager no longer meets your expectations, it may be time for a change.

At ATHERAC, a local, independent syndic established in La Clusaz since 1958, we know that a change of syndic is an important decision. Here's how to know if it's justified... and how to implement it with peace of mind.

Changing your condominium management is not a decision to take lightly. But in some cases, it is a crucial lever to regain control over your co-ownership, better anticipate upcoming energy challenges, and sustainably enhance the value of your property.

Here are the most common warning signs:

• Accounts that are difficult to understand, inconsistent or poorly detailed service charge calls;

• Lack of responsiveness or follow-up on owners’ requests;

• Poorly conducted general meetings, without real debate or without the manager’s presence;

• Lack of anticipation of necessary works, especially related to energy performance (DPE) or safety;

• Imposed contractors without competitive bidding or quality monitoring.

In resorts like La Clusaz or Le Grand-Bornand, where each building has its specificities (altitude, snow, access, exposure, heating…), a local management company, truly present on-site, is often the key to more effective and more human management.

Changing your condominium management is a process strictly regulated by law. Here are the main steps to follow to ensure everything is done properly:

1. Request to add the item to the agenda
   The condominium council can ask the current manager to include the competitive bidding for the management contract on the agenda of the next general assembly. This request must be sent by registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt at least 2 months before the scheduled date of the meeting.

2. Obtain a quote from an alternative manager
   To be voted on, a credible alternative must be presented. This is where ATHERAC comes in: we conduct a study of your co-ownership to offer you a transparent and tailored management contract, which you must attach to the request to add the item to the agenda.

3. Vote at the general assembly
   The change of manager must be approved by an absolute majority (Article 25 of the 1965 law). If this majority is not reached, a second vote by simple majority can be held immediately.

4. Handover and transfer
   If the new manager is elected, the former has a 30-day period to transfer all management documents and co-ownership funds. ATHERAC ensures rigorous follow-up during this transition to avoid any service disruption.

At ATHERAC, we manage human-scale condominiums throughout the Aravis massif: La Clusaz, Saint-Jean-de-Sixt, Le Grand-Bornand, Manigod, Thônes, La Giettaz, Entremont, and more. Our strengths:

• Year-round attentive support, right on site;
• Proactive management, especially on energy renovation, collective energy performance certificates (DPE), and asset enhancement;
• Technical expertise adapted to mountain specifics: snow, slopes, difficult access, humidity, ventilation, etc.;
• Complete transparency in monitoring accounts, quotes, works, and claims.

At ATHERAC, we have structured our condominium management service to precisely address the specific challenges of the mountains and the expectations of co-owners. Our organization is built around an expert and available team:

• Three property managers, each dedicated to a portfolio of human-scale residences, assisted by their secretary for smooth daily follow-up;
• A technical advisor responsible for handling claims, insurance files, and ensuring the proper functioning of communal facilities;
• A works manager specializing in energy renovation, refurbishment projects, and major regulatory maintenance;
• Two accountants ensuring rigorous and transparent management of each co-ownership’s budget;
• A reception manager, present at the agency and by phone, supported by an intern, to guide you and maintain continuous contact with owners.

We currently manage 160 condominiums in the Aravis region, spread across La Clusaz, Manigod, Saint-Jean-de-Sixt and Le Grand-Bornand. Thanks to this local presence, each manager has an in-depth knowledge of the area, the residences under his or her responsibility, and the local partner companies.