Life in the Strata Bubble
Given that over 1.5 million British Columbians live in 32,218 strata plans (Land Titles Office, September 1, 2019), how can strata corporations strategically manage the current COVID-19 emergency to more successfully stabilize their strata’s goals? In addition to the traditional governance requirements and obligations to maintain and repair its common [...]
Seniors in Rental Housing
Aging tenants can present their own set up benefits as well as challenges and in recognition of this there are special rights/processes that are available through the Residential Tenancy Act. Recently the Residential Tenancy Branch published its new regulations on ending tenancies in special circumstances, this change included a provision [...]
Under/Over Housing
Determining actual residence is one of the most difficult issues for any Co-op. This is because it is ever so difficult to obtain the requisite proof required to establish whether or not a person actually resides, or does not reside, in the unit as claimed. This is because members and [...]
Top 10 tips to collect debts from strata owners
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Tip #1: Follow due process requirements when seeking to levy a fine. Strata councils and strata property managers will often seek to fine an owner or a tenant by issuing a simple letter informing the individual(s) in question of the breach and fact that the strata corporation has decided [...]