Strata

• B.C. changes rules for 55-plus strata buildings

  The changes coming to the Strata Property Regulation will take effect immediately and are set to protect those who currently live in buildings that are designated 55-plus.

  Canada

  May 1, 2023
  
• B.C. facing a critical shortage of strata property managers, industry says

  More than 1.5 million people are estimated to live in B.C.'s 30,000 strata properties, but those in the industry say it's becoming increasingly difficult to find managers for them.

  Canada

  Mar 21, 2023
  
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• Another B.C. strata says ICBC won’t cover full cost of vehicle damage to its property

  The complaint follows concerns from residents of a condo building who are fighting the public insurer over full compensation of damage caused by a driver during a snowstorm.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2023
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• Expectant couple told to sell their home after B.C. strata votes to make complex 55-plus

  The couple received a notice that a special general meeting was being held to vote on whether owners wanted to change the complex to only ages 55 and over.

  Economy

  Feb 13, 2023
• New B.C. rules boost minimum strata corporations must put aside for contingencies

  Under the changes, stratas will now have to contribute at least 10 per cent of their annual operating budget expenses every year, up from five per cent.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2023
• Some B.C. stratas considering 55-plus age restrictions amid rental restriction ban

  Some B.C. strata corporations are looking to limit owners to age 55-plus, as the province rolls out a ban on strata rental restrictions.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2023
• Kelowna man loses claim to $14K through short-term rental

  The man did not establish that the strata’s decision was 'burdensome, harsh, wrongful, lacking in probity or fair dealing, done in bad faith, or was unjust or inequitable.'

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2023
• Mixed reaction to B.C.’s proposed lifting of strata rental restrictions

  David Eby has announced an amendment to the Strata Act to remove almost all rental restrictions that had dictated only a certain percentage of buildings' units could be rented.

  Economy

  Nov 23, 2022
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• B.C. strata denies condo sale to family with three young children

  The strata rejected the purchase, even though the couple learned at least one other unit in the complex has undergone a similar conversion.

  Economy

  Oct 24, 2022
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• Notorious former North Vancouver illegal hostel owner sentenced to 30 days in jail

  Emily Yu ran the 15-bed 'Oasis Hostel' from her North Shore townhouse for several years, drawing repeated complaints from her strata neighbours.

  Crime

  Oct 14, 2022