The Condominium Manual
The Condominium Manual is the most comprehensive plain-language guide to strata law and condominium ownership in British Columbia.
A standard text for Property Managers and a go-to-guide for Real Estate Licensees, you owe it to yourself and your future to purchase this great resource. Empower yourself with knowledge. It's that simple.
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Whether you are an owner, strata council member, real estate licensee, lawyer or property manager, this book will provide you with the information you need to make informed...
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New Civil Tribunal System Announced
On May 7, 2012, the Provincial Government of British Columbia introduced a new bill into the provincial legislature that, if passed, will introduce a new online civil tribunal system to help with the speedy resolution of small claims and strata disputes. This is a big change for strata owners, as outside of arbitration, the only other avenue available for owners who have disputes with their strata corporations is to launch an action in Supreme Court, a costly and difficult exercise for everyone involved.
As more information becomes available, updates and articles will be published on this new development.
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MUST READ! New Requirements for Stratas
In December 2011 the provincial government proclaimed in force several important strata requirements.
The most significant changes involve depreciation reports and contributions to a strata corporation’s contingency reserve fund (“CRF”). Some changes are immediate, while others come into effect at different times over the next two years.
CLICK HERE to read Mike Mangan's summary!
TCM Online Update
Updates to TCM Online reflecting these changes will be published in the near future. If you aren't a subscriber and want to receive alerts about changes to the book, register for a FREE trial account or join the mailing list.
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Strata Associations
Condominium Homeowners Association of B.C. (CHOA)
CHOA is a non-profit association that promotes the understanding of strata property living and the interests of strata property owners by providing advisory services, education, advocacy, publications and resources and support for its members.
Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association (VISOA)
VISOA provides information and links to resources for all stratas whether apartment blocks, townhouses, duplex/triplex/quadplex, complexes, condominiums, commercial/residential, or bare land.
Recent Court Cases
Read the case or search for them in TCM Online.
Strata Plan LMS 3883 v. De Vuyst, 2011 BCSC 1252
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Imbeau v. Strata Plan NW971, 2011 BCSC 801
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Guenther v. Owners, Strata Plan KAS431, 2011 BCSC 119
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Chan v. Owners, Strata Plan VR-151, 2010 BCSC 1725
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The Owners, Strata Plan NW 971 v. Daniels, 2010 BCCA 584
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Legislation
Strata Property Act, S.B.C. 1998, c.43
Strata Property Regulation, B.C. Reg. 43/2000
Schedule of Standard Bylaws
Also take advantage of CANLII, the free online Canadian legal database featuring Canadian court cases, statutes and regulations.