Strata

• 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
  
• 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
  
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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
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• Alberta licence plates landed Lake Country, B.C. woman with strata fine

  'Residents that have out-of-province plates must advise council of the reason why,' reads a Lake Country strata rule created in June 2021.

  Consumer

  May 16
• ‘Perfect storm’ behind B.C.’s unhealthy strata insurance market, no quick fix: report

  The B.C. Financial Services Authority's investigation found strata owners province-wide were seeing average insurance premium increases of about 40 per cent.

  Economy

  Dec 18, 2020
• B.C. unveils new strata insurance rules

  Strata home owners have been hit by massive increases in insurance costs in the province over the last year. 

  Politics

  Sep 13, 2020
• Amid rising strata insurance costs, one East Vancouver building faces enormous bill

  People living in the building will have to foot an enormous bill, about five times what they currently pay, just to get insurance.

  Economy

  Jun 22, 2020
• B.C. condo insurance rates up 40% in ‘unhealthy’ market, regulator finds

  The B.C. Financial Services Authority has found the province's condo insurance market has left home owners with an average cost increase of around 40 per cent over the past year while deductibles have also skyrocketed. 

  Economy

  Jun 16, 2020
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• Port Moody wants province to stop landlords and stratas from banning pets

  A Port Moody city councillor's motion aims to hinder landlords and strata corporations from rejecting applicants because they have pets.

  Mar 4, 2020
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• BC Liberals introduce legislation to address skyrocketing strata insurance rates

  The BC Liberals are calling on changes that would require strata corporations be provided insurance renewal terms at least 30 days in advance in an attempt to address skyrocketing premium increases.

  Politics

  Feb 25, 2020