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  1. Strata corporations must file a formal address

    Strata councils must ensure they follow proper procedures when enforcing bylaws Tony GioventuThe Province Every day hundreds of emails and calls are managed by Condominium Home Owners Association advisors from strata councils, property managers, owners, tenants, and commercial users. Most complaints relate to matters involving relationships and conflicts between occupants. Most of these issues are […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    08-08-2019
    Strata Information

  2. Previous council’s action could justify a lawsuit

    Council members install unauthorized structures Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: Our strata corporation has just completed a three-year major upgrade and envelope renovation. We have been planning this project since 2010, and along with our reserves and small assessments, the outcome was well worth the effort. We are essentially back in a new building with […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    01-08-2019
    Strata Information

  3. Presence of birds may be a sign of significant problems

    Beware: The presence of birds may be sign of significant problems Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: Our building is 30 years old and we are under attack. The Flickers and woodpeckers have been boring holes into our stucco siding; we have blackbirds and swallows nesting in our eaves and within the siding, and we had […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    25-07-2019
    Strata Information

  4. Council goes against strata act

    Council defied strata act with cameras Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: Our strata council has just purchased and installed eight cameras in our main entry, and parking entry to try and address a growing security problem in our community. At first, council refused to disclose how much was paid for the cameras and monitoring service […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    18-07-2019
    Strata Information

  5. Wording of any bylaw vote resolution must be included with the meeting notice

    Unanimity, or three-quarter vote? Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: What happens when bylaws are amended in a mixed-use strata corporation? The strata council at our AGM proposed a new bylaw that prohibits smoking or use of any types of combustible substances on common property or strata lots. Of the 12 commercial units, only one attended […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    11-07-2019
    Strata Information

  6. Condo Smarts: No one answer to water damage issues

    No one answer to water damage issues Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: We are confused about the responsibility for repairing a strata lot when there is a minor leak causing damage. For example, a bird nest plugged one of our drains, resulting in a gutter overflowing and a unit being damaged because an owner left […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    04-07-2019
    Strata Information

  7. Difficult for stratas to put limits on proxies

    Limiting proxies violates owner?s rights Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: Our strata corporation is made up of 78 apartments and 16 townhomes.  Every year when we vote on repairs and maintenance, there is an owner in the apartment building who collects proxies and votes against any townhouse maintenance and supports all the apartment maintenance. After […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    27-06-2019
    Strata Information

  8. Several options are available to address needed repairs

    Owners of strata property have options if council fail to approve repairs Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: The parking garage under our strata corporation has been leaking for several years and our owners continue to defeat the resolutions to approve the necessary repairs. A three-quarters vote is impossible to pass. We have several owners who […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    20-06-2019
    Strata Information

  9. Condo Smarts: Council has a duty to keep building secure

    Council has a duty to keep all building systems secure Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: How does a strata corporation manage access to common areas that contain mechanical equipment or which is not intended for recreational or casual use? We have a council member who is insisting he be given common-area keys to the electrical […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    13-06-2019
    Strata Information

  10. Condo Smarts: Strata act spells out rules regarding interest

    Strata act spells out rules regarding interest Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: Our strata corporation has just issued its final accounting report on a special levy that was collected over two years for a major building upgrade. The account collected $3.8 million and shows every strata lot owner as paid; however, there was a significant […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    06-06-2019
    Strata Information

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