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  1. Don’t make excuses for strata corporation mismanagement

    Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony:  Our strata consists of four different strata corporations in Richmond that share a clubhouse, recreational facilities, parking and landscaping areas. Since our community was constructed, all four strata corporations have equally shared the costs; however, we require some major upgrades to retaining walls, landscaping, the pool and parking lot. The […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    13-12-2017
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  2. Condo fees unique to each property

    No way of determining what’s the norm where strata fees are concerned Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony:  Our building is only seven years old. With the addition of a resident caretaker and concierge to manage our property, our strata is facing a massive increase in our condo fees this year. My monthly fees for a […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    06-12-2017
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  3. Considerable implications where easements are concerned

    Consider easements? implications Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: The property next to our strata corporation has been sold and a new development is about to start construction. Our building is a relatively new highrise with 10 townhouses with a large underground parking garage. Our strata council has been approached by both the city and the […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    30-11-2017
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  4. Subdividing common property can affect value of each lot

    Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: Our strata corporation negotiated a section of our common property with the Ministry of Highways for a highway-improvement project. They approached us with an offer for the unused common land that was reasonable. The owners voted by three-quarters vote to accept the offer, but we are having complications with the […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    23-11-2017
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  5. Be sure to review depreciation reports every year

    Check depreciation reports every year Tony Gioventu The Province Dear Tony: Our council recently put two items on our agenda at our annual general meeting to approve contingency funds for repairs and upgrades. One was the roofing on our eight townhouses and the other was a scheduled upgrade to our fire safety systems in our […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    15-11-2017
    Strata Information

  6. Be clear on the difference between rules and bylaws

    Rules and bylaws require different approaches Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: Last September was my strata corporation’s AGM. At the AGM, the strata corporation adopted a pet rule that prohibits more than one dog per strata lot. My mother recently passed away, and in addition to dealing with the stress and sadness of that situation, […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    09-11-2017
    Strata Information

  7. Holidays can present potential conflicts for stratas

    When it comes to decorations, make sure to include everyone Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: What types of decorations are a strata allowed to put up during the holiday seasons? Our condo has traditionally decorated our lobby and club rooms for Halloween, Christmas and Easter, but this year our strata council has told us that […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    02-11-2017
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  8. Strata council should review all decisions

    Manager, council at odds over contracts Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony:   Our strata council is having a power struggle with our strata manager.  We have had the same manager for six years and have been pleased with her service, but we have discovered a number of contracts that the manager has signed where the terms […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    26-10-2017
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  9. Keep proxy votes in check

    Make sure to take steps to prevent abuse Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: Thank you for your column about fraudulent proxies and voting results. Unfortunately, the column did not get to the point of what we do with proxies that don’t meet the requirements of the act. Our strata had similar problems in the past […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    19-10-2017
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  10. Determinations of negligence can be complicated

    Plumber may prevent leaks Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: Our highrise has had a number of waters leaks over the past year relating to toilets, showers, shower enclosures and fridge water lines.  Our strata council has issued notice to owners that a plumber will be on site in two weeks to inspect our strata lots […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    12-10-2017
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