The strata management blog
Practical, BC-specific guides for strata councils — self-managed or working with a manager — compliance deadlines, AGMs, reserve funds, bylaws, and the tools that make it easier.
Finance · 6 min read
Can a BC Strata Borrow Money? Strata Loans Explained
A strata loan in BC needs a 3/4 vote under s.111, and common property can never be mortgaged. How strata borrowing compares to a special levy.
Oct 30, 2026
Finance · 6 min read
Investing the Contingency Reserve Fund: What a BC Strata May Hold
What BC strata rules allow when you invest contingency reserve fund money: insured accounts, GICs, treasury bills, bonds, ETFs — and the limits.
Oct 29, 2026
Governance · 6 min read
Most Strata Disputes Start With Information Someone Couldn't See
Why strata disputes in BC start with hidden records: s.36 access timelines, Form B's three required attachments, the $35 cap, and s.34.1 hearings.
Oct 28, 2026
Governance · 5 min read
Gyms, Pools and Amenity Rooms: Rules and Liability for BC Stratas
Strata amenity rules in BC: how rules differ from bylaws, strata gym liability, pool rules, $2M liability insurance and fine limits under the Act.
Oct 28, 2026
Governance · 5 min read
Do Strata Bylaws Apply to Tenants? Enforcing Against Renters in BC
Do strata bylaws apply to tenants in BC? How to fine a tenant, the s.135 steps, Form K duties and landlord responsibility for strata bylaw fines.
Oct 27, 2026
Governance · 6 min read
When Owners Harass Council: Protecting Volunteers in a BC Strata
Strata council harassment in BC: the s.135 fine procedure, s.34.1 hearings, observer limits under Standard Bylaw 17, and respectful conduct bylaws.
Oct 26, 2026
Governance · 5 min read
A Code of Conduct for BC Strata Councils
What a BC strata council code of conduct can and can't do: section 31 duties, conflict recusal, conduct bylaw options and removal votes.
Oct 25, 2026
Governance · 6 min read
When a Council Member Resigns: Filling Vacancies in a BC Strata
A strata council resignation in BC rarely needs an election. How Standard Bylaw 12 lets council appoint a replacement, plus quorum and record-keeping rules.
Oct 24, 2026
Governance · 6 min read
Solar Panels on a BC Strata: Approvals and Cost Sharing
Strata solar panels in BC: who approves roof solar, when a 3/4 vote under s.71 applies, alteration agreements, and how costs are shared.
Oct 23, 2026
Compliance · 6 min read
Earthquakes and BC Stratas: Insurance, Deductibles and Planning
Strata earthquake insurance in BC: what the Act requires, how an earthquake deductible gets funded, and what councils should plan for now.
Oct 22, 2026
Compliance · 5 min read
Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke: A BC Strata Council's Plan
Strata extreme heat BC: how councils plan cool, clean-air spaces, handle AC approvals, and spend in a genuine emergency.
Oct 21, 2026
Compliance · 6 min read
Dryer Vent and Duct Cleaning: A BC Strata's Fire Risk
Strata dryer vent cleaning in BC: who owns the duct, what a dryer vent bylaw can require, access rules, fines and funding for strata duct cleaning.
Oct 20, 2026
Compliance · 5 min read
Hot Water Tanks in BC Stratas: Replacement Schedules and Leaks
Who owns a strata hot water tank in BC, whether a hot water tank replacement bylaw is enforceable, and who pays when a strata water heater leaks.
Oct 19, 2026
Compliance · 6 min read
Mould in a BC Strata Lot: Responsibility and Next Steps
Strata mould BC: who is responsible for mould in a condo, how remediation gets funded, and the steps a BC strata council should take after a report.
Oct 18, 2026
Compliance · 5 min read
Pest Control in a BC Strata: Bed Bugs, Rodents and Who Pays
Strata pest control in BC: who pays for bed bugs and rodents, when costs are a common expense, and when a strata can charge an owner back.
Oct 17, 2026
Governance · 5 min read
Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners in BC Stratas: Getting Approval
Strata air conditioning BC: how heat pump strata approval actually works — written council approval, when a 3/4 vote applies, and portable AC bylaw limits.
Oct 16, 2026
Software · 6 min read
Taking Your Records Back From a Management Company
Strata records handover in BC: what belongs to the corporation, how to end a management contract, and what to collect before the files leave.
Oct 12, 2026
Software · 5 min read
Cybersecurity Basics for a Self-Managed Strata Council
Practical strata cybersecurity for BC self-managed councils: phishing defences, owner data security, access control, backups and clean council handovers.
Oct 11, 2026
Software · 5 min read
When Email and Text Threads Become Strata Records
How strata digital records work in BC: when council email and text messages become strata records, what retention applies, and how to keep decisions defensible.
Oct 10, 2026
Governance · 6 min read
Renting Out Common Property: Storage, Parking and Caretaker Suites
How BC strata corporations handle strata common property rental: parking and storage allocation, user fees, caretaker suites, and the votes and paperwork required.
Oct 9, 2026
Governance · 5 min read
Chargebacks and Fines: Two Different Ways to Recover a Cost
Strata chargeback BC basics: how a s.133 cost recovery differs from a fine, the s.135 procedure both require, and which tool fits strata damage recovery.
Oct 8, 2026
Governance · 7 min read
A Handover Checklist for Outgoing Council Members
A practical strata council handover checklist for BC: what outgoing members pass on, what the Act actually requires, and how to set up a clean transition.
Oct 7, 2026
Governance · 5 min read
A Strata Council Meeting Minutes Template
A practical strata council meeting minutes template for BC, plus what the Act and Standard Bylaws actually require you to record in strata council minutes.
Oct 6, 2026
Finance · 5 min read
Working Out Each Owner's Special Levy Share
How special levy unit entitlement math works in BC: the s.108 formula, when a 3/4 vote becomes unanimous, and a special levy calculation per unit example.
Oct 5, 2026
Finance · 5 min read
How to Calculate Your CRF Contribution
CRF contribution calculation in BC: the 10% minimum, how to use a strata contingency reserve fund calculator, and how much a strata should put in the CRF.
Oct 4, 2026
Governance · 5 min read
Changing Strata Management Companies in BC
Changing strata management company in BC: how s.39 cancellation works, the 3/4 vote, 2 months' notice, and the 4-week deadline to return your records.
Oct 3, 2026
Finance · 6 min read
A Strata Budget Template for BC Councils
A strata budget template for BC councils: the nine line items the Regulation requires, the 10% CRF floor, surplus rules and how the strata annual budget gets approved.
Oct 2, 2026
Governance · 5 min read
The BC Strata AGM Checklist
A practical strata AGM checklist for BC councils: deadlines, the agm notice package, quorum, electronic attendance and the budget vote, with Strata Property Act citations.
Oct 1, 2026
Governance · 6 min read
Committees and Delegation: Sharing a Council's Workload
How a strata committee in BC works, what strata council delegation can and cannot cover, and how to set up a strata volunteer committee properly.
Sep 30, 2026
Governance · 5 min read
Age-Restriction Bylaws After the 2022 Changes
Strata age restriction BC rules after 2022: only a 55+ strata bylaw is permitted, plus the caregiver, spouse and existing-resident exemptions you must honour.
Sep 29, 2026
Governance · 6 min read
The Standard Bylaws: What Applies If Yours Were Never Changed
Standard Bylaws BC strata: what the Schedule of Standard Bylaws covers, when they apply by default, and how filed amendments change the picture.
Sep 28, 2026
Governance · 6 min read
Majority, Three-Quarters, Unanimous: A Voting Threshold Cheat Sheet
A plain-language guide to strata voting thresholds in BC: what majority, 3/4, 80% and unanimous votes mean, how each is counted, and which decisions need which.
Sep 27, 2026
Governance · 6 min read
How Owners Can Requisition a Special General Meeting
How to requisition an SGM in a BC strata: the 20% written demand, the 4-week deadline, notice math, quorum and what to do if council ignores it.
Sep 26, 2026
Governance · 6 min read
Significant Changes to Common Property: When Owners Must Vote
When does a strata common property alteration need a 3/4 vote? A BC guide to significant change common property rules and strata approval requirements.
Sep 25, 2026
Compliance · 6 min read
What Owners Need in Their Own Policy, and Why Councils Should Say So
Strata owner insurance in BC: what s.149 covers, what s.161 leaves to owners, deductible chargebacks, and what councils should tell owners each year.
Sep 24, 2026
Compliance · 5 min read
Landscaping and Snow Removal Contracts for BC Stratas
How BC strata councils approve, scope and manage a strata landscaping contract and strata snow removal BC services — spending limits, LCP, conflicts and records.
Sep 22, 2026
Compliance · 5 min read
Cameras, Fobs and Entry Logs Without a Privacy Problem
Strata security cameras in BC: the votes, bylaws, entry rules and record-keeping that keep a strata fob system and surveillance out of privacy trouble.
Sep 21, 2026
Compliance · 5 min read
Accessibility and the Duty to Accommodate in BC Stratas
BC strata accessibility explained: service animal protections under s.123, the duty to accommodate, and how accessibility alterations get approved.
Sep 19, 2026
Compliance · 5 min read
Asbestos and Hazardous Materials in Older BC Stratas
Strata asbestos BC basics: when a hazmat survey matters, who approves renovations, how abatement gets funded, and what records the strata must keep.
Sep 18, 2026
Compliance · 5 min read
Caretakers and Building Managers: Employee or Contractor?
Strata caretaker BC: employee or contractor? What self-managed stratas need to know about payroll, WorkSafeBC, contracts and record-keeping.
Sep 17, 2026
Compliance · 5 min read
WorkSafeBC Duties When Your Strata Hires Help
WorkSafeBC and strata: what self-managed BC strata corporations should know about employer obligations, contractor safety and documenting who does the work.
Sep 16, 2026
Compliance · 5 min read
Insurance Appraisals: How Often a BC Strata Needs One
A strata insurance appraisal in BC isn't on a fixed statutory clock. Here's what the Act requires, how full replacement value appraisals work, and a sensible frequency.
Sep 15, 2026
Finance · 6 min read
Poly-B Plumbing Replacement: Planning and Paying for It
Poly B replacement BC: how strata corporations plan, vote and pay for strata plumbing replacement — CRF, special levies, budgets and poly B strata insurance.
Sep 14, 2026
Finance · 5 min read
What a Council Can Actually Do About a Rising Insurance Premium
A strata insurance premium increase in BC isn't optional to pay — but councils do have real levers. How to manage strata insurance costs, deductibles and funding.
Sep 12, 2026
Finance · 5 min read
The Strata Treasurer's Job, Month by Month
A month-by-month guide to strata treasurer duties in BC: reconciliations, arrears, budget season, CRF minimums, AGM deadlines and records retention.
Sep 11, 2026
Finance · 5 min read
GST and Your Strata Corporation: When Registration Applies
Strata GST BC explained: why most residential strata fees are exempt, when strata corporation GST registration applies, and how to budget for tax you pay.
Sep 10, 2026
Finance · 6 min read
Financial Controls That Protect a Self-Managed Strata
Practical strata financial controls for BC self-managed councils: budgets, reconciliations, records and strata fraud prevention that hold up under scrutiny.
Sep 9, 2026
Finance · 6 min read
Strata Bank Accounts and Signing Authority in BC
How to set up a strata bank account in BC, who gets signing authority, how spending is approved, and what records the Act requires you to keep.
Sep 8, 2026
Finance · 5 min read
When a BC Strata Can Spend Without an Owner Vote
Strata spending limits explained: when unapproved expenditure in a BC strata is allowed, and how emergency repair spending works under s.98.
Sep 7, 2026
Finance · 5 min read
Operating Fund or Contingency Reserve: Which One Pays for This?
How the strata operating fund and the CRF differ in BC, the CRF spending rules, vote thresholds, and when a strata fund transfer is actually allowed.
Sep 6, 2026
Software · 5 min read
Automating Strata Meeting Notices, Agendas, and Minutes
How strata meeting software helps BC councils get AGM notice automation, agendas and minutes right — deadlines, deemed receipt, records retention and more.
Sep 2, 2026
Governance · 5 min read
Can a BC Strata Council Make Decisions by Email?
A strata council email vote isn't the same as a council decision. Here's what BC's Standard Bylaws allow, and how councils can act between meetings.
Aug 31, 2026
Governance · 6 min read
Owner Developer Turnover: The First Year of a New BC Strata
New strata turnover in BC: when the owner developer must hold the first AGM, notice and quorum rules, the first budget, and why bylaws stay frozen.
Aug 29, 2026
Governance · 6 min read
Are BC Strata Council Members Personally Liable?
Strata council liability in BC: how Standard Bylaw 22 protects volunteers, what s.31 requires, and where D&O insurance and indemnity bylaws fit in.
Aug 14, 2026
Governance · 4 min read
Running a Fair Strata Council Election at Your BC AGM
How to run a fair strata council election at your BC AGM: two weeks' notice under s.45, nominations, nominee eligibility, and the vote on the day.
Aug 13, 2026
Finance · 5 min read
How to Read a Depreciation Report: A BC Strata Council Guide
Reading a depreciation report: what BC councils should check in the component inventory, the 30-year forecast and the three funding models required by law.
Aug 12, 2026
Compliance · 4 min read
What Happens If Your BC Strata Misses the Depreciation Report Deadline
No fine arrives in the mail. Here is what missing the BC depreciation report deadline actually costs your strata, and how to get back on track.
Aug 10, 2026
Compliance · 4 min read
How to Handle a Strata Insurance Claim in BC
Strata insurance claims in BC: what the strata policy covers, who files, and when a deductible is a common expense versus a chargeback to a responsible owner.
Aug 8, 2026
Compliance · 4 min read
Water Damage in a BC Strata: Who Pays for What
Water damage in a BC strata: who repairs what, what the strata policy actually covers, and who pays the deductible under section 158.
Aug 7, 2026
Governance · 4 min read
Owner Alteration Requests: What a BC Strata Council Must Consider
Strata alteration request in BC: who approves it, when a 3/4 vote is needed, what councils weigh, and what you may be asked to sign — with sources cited.
Aug 6, 2026
Finance · 6 min read
Unit Entitlement in BC Stratas: How Your Strata Fees Are Calculated
How unit entitlement in BC is set, how it drives strata fee calculation, and when the Schedule of Unit Entitlement can actually be changed.
Aug 4, 2026
Forms · 5 min read
BC Strata Form K: Tenant's Responsibilities
What strata Form K is, when a BC landlord must give it, and who pays tenant fines. A plain-language guide to Form K BC and tenant responsibilities in strata.
Jul 30, 2026
Governance · 5 min read
Communicating With Owners: A Strata Council Guide
A practical BC guide to strata owner communication: how notices must be delivered, the 4-day email rule, deemed receipt, and what your own bylaws control.
Jul 29, 2026
Software · 4 min read
Why Your Strata Needs an Owner Portal
What a strata owner portal does: bylaws, minutes and financials, fee payments, announcements and maintenance requests in one place for every owner.
Jul 28, 2026
Software · 4 min read
How AI Helps Self-Managed Strata Councils
Where AI helps a self-managed BC strata council: sorting and searching documents, reading financials, sending owner notices, and less admin.
Jul 27, 2026
Software · 5 min read
Document Management for Self-Managed Stratas
A practical guide to strata document management in BC: what records you must keep, how long, response deadlines, and what to look for in strata records software.
Jul 26, 2026
Finance · 6 min read
Using Your Depreciation Report to Fund the Reserve
How BC strata councils turn a depreciation report into real reserve fund planning: CRF contributions, the 10% minimum, and which vote a CRF expenditure needs.
Jul 25, 2026
Finance · 4 min read
How to Raise Strata Fees Fairly in BC
How to raise strata fees fairly in BC: the 10% CRF minimum, notice that isn't late, the budget vote that sets fees, and what happens if the budget fails.
Jul 24, 2026
Finance · 6 min read
Strata Year-End Financial Statements in BC
What BC strata financial statements must contain, the 8-week year-end deadline, AGM distribution rules, and what happens if owners defeat the budget.
Jul 22, 2026
Governance · 4 min read
Onboarding New Strata Council Members
How to onboard new strata council members in BC: the Strata Property Act basics, roles, meeting and minutes procedures, and how council talks to owners.
Jul 21, 2026
Governance · 6 min read
Conflict of Interest Rules for Strata Council
Strata conflict of interest rules in BC: what s.32 requires council members to disclose, when to abstain and leave, and how complaints about a council member work.
Jul 20, 2026
Governance · 5 min read
Resolving Strata Disputes at the CRT
How the Civil Resolution Tribunal strata process works in BC: the mandatory council hearing step, what disputes qualify, and alternatives before you file.
Jul 18, 2026
Governance · 5 min read
Pet Bylaws in BC Stratas: What's Enforceable
How strata pet bylaws in BC actually work: grandfathered pets, service dogs, bylaw vs. rule, fine caps and the mandatory enforcement steps.
Jul 16, 2026
Governance · 5 min read
How to Amend Strata Bylaws in BC
A step-by-step guide to how to amend strata bylaws in BC: vote thresholds, resolution wording, and filing bylaws in the land title office with Form I.
Jul 13, 2026
Finance · 5 min read
How Much Does a Depreciation Report Cost in BC?
What drives depreciation report cost in BC, how to compare quotes, and how self-managed stratas can fund and budget for the report before the deadline.
Jul 10, 2026
Compliance · 7 min read
Owner Privacy & PIPA in BC Stratas
Strata privacy in BC: how PIPA and the Strata Property Act interact when your council handles strata owner information, Form B requests, minutes and arrears.
Jul 9, 2026
Compliance · 4 min read
Fire & Life-Safety Inspections for BC Stratas
Fire safety in a BC strata comes from the BC Fire Code and the Fire Safety Act, not the Strata Property Act — what councils must maintain, and how often.
Jul 7, 2026
Compliance · 4 min read
Who Pays the Strata Insurance Deductible in BC?
Who pays the strata insurance deductible in BC: the common-expense default under s.158, when a chargeback to a responsible owner applies, and what it is not.
Jul 6, 2026
Governance · 4 min read
How to Choose a Strata Management Company in BC
How to choose a strata management company in BC: what to weigh, the questions to ask each manager, and how to compare their fees and services.
Jun 28, 2026
Governance · 4 min read
What Does a Strata Property Manager Do?
What a strata property manager does in BC: records, meeting notices, fee collection and budgets, repairs and contractors, and Strata Property Act duties.
Jun 25, 2026
Finance · 4 min read
How Much Does Strata Management Cost in BC?
What strata management costs in BC: what the fees cover, what drives the price, rough monthly ranges by building size, and how councils keep costs down.
Jun 24, 2026
Governance · 4 min read
Understanding the 3/4 Vote in BC Stratas
What a 3/4 vote means in BC strata law, what needs one, and the exceptions — unanimous levies, majority-vote CRF spending, and deductibles needing no vote.
Jun 21, 2026
Governance · 6 min read
AGM vs SGM: BC Strata Meetings Explained
Strata AGM vs SGM in BC: what each meeting is for, notice and quorum rules, who can call an SGM, and how voting thresholds work at strata meetings.
Jun 19, 2026
Compliance · 4 min read
Strata Records & Document Retention in BC
BC strata record retention: the five different periods in Regulation s.4.1, why bylaws are not a keep-forever record, and the s.36 access deadlines.
Jun 18, 2026
Finance · 6 min read
Collecting Strata Fee Arrears in BC
A practical guide to strata arrears in BC: what a strata lien can secure, the mandatory 2 weeks' notice, Form G, costs, and escalation to court.
Jun 17, 2026
Compliance · 5 min read
BC Strata Electrical Planning Report Requirements (2026 Deadline)
An electrical planning report is now mandatory for most BC stratas. Deadlines, who qualifies to write one, what it must contain, and how to fund it.
Jun 17, 2026
Compliance · 5 min read
Strata Maintenance Planning & Work Orders
How BC strata corporations build a strata maintenance plan, split repair duties, and handle strata work orders from municipal and public authorities.
Jun 16, 2026
Governance · 5 min read
Electronic Voting at BC Strata Meetings
Electronic voting at BC strata meetings: no bylaw needed since 2022. What s.49 requires, the 18-day email notice rule, and how strata electronic voting works.
Jun 15, 2026
Finance · 6 min read
How to Prepare a Strata Annual Budget in BC
A step-by-step guide to the strata annual budget in BC: what the budget must contain, the 10% CRF minimum, notice, voting, and what happens if it fails.
Jun 14, 2026
Compliance · 4 min read
Strata Insurance in BC: A Council's Guide
What BC strata insurance must cover under section 149, what owners insure under section 161, how the deductible works, and what councils should check at renewal.
Jun 13, 2026
Finance · 5 min read
How Strata Fees Work in BC
How strata fees BC owners pay are calculated, approved and enforced — unit entitlement, budgets, CRF minimums, special levies and late-payment interest.
Jun 13, 2026
Software · 7 min read
Self-Managed Strata Software in BC: What to Look For
What to look for in self-managed strata software in BC: compliance calendars, accounting, document storage, owner portals, and BC Strata Property Act-aware features.
Jun 11, 2026
Governance · 8 min read
How to Self-Manage a Strata in BC
A practical guide to self-managing a BC strata corporation: legal duties, finances, meetings, records, and the systems that keep a self-managed strata compliant.
Jun 10, 2026
Compliance · 5 min read
BC Depreciation Report Requirements and Deadlines
BC depreciation reports are mandatory for stratas of 5+ lots: who is past the July 2026 deadline, who has until July 2027, and what the report contains.
Jun 8, 2026
Governance · 5 min read
How to Prepare AGM Minutes in BC
AGM minutes BC: what a strata council must record, how to state vote thresholds correctly, and how long minutes must be kept under the Strata Property Act.
Jun 3, 2026
Finance · 6 min read
Strata Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF): A Complete Guide
How the contingency reserve fund works in BC: minimum contributions, permitted investments, and which vote a strata CRF expenditure needs under the Strata Property Act.
May 29, 2026
Finance · 5 min read
Strata Special Levies in BC: A Council's Guide
A BC strata council guide to a strata special levy: the 3/4 vote vs unanimous vote, what the resolution must say, holding the funds, and sales mid-levy.
May 26, 2026
Governance · 5 min read
BC Strata AGM Notice & Quorum Requirements
Strata AGM notice periods, the 4-day deemed receipt rule, and strata quorum BC requirements under the Strata Property Act — a practical guide for self-managed councils.
May 22, 2026
Governance · 7 min read
Strata Bylaws vs Rules in BC: What's the Difference?
Strata bylaws vs rules in BC explained: how each is created and changed, what each can govern, how they're enforced, and when you need a 3/4 vote.
May 19, 2026
Governance · 8 min read
Strata Council Roles & Responsibilities in BC
Strata council roles and responsibilities in BC: president, treasurer, and secretary duties, the council's legal standard of care, and how to share the workload.
May 15, 2026
Forms · 7 min read
Understanding BC Strata Form B and Form F
BC strata Form B and Form F: the three required attachments under s.59(4), the conditional ones councils miss, the one-week deadlines and the capped fees.
May 12, 2026
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Your first term on the strata council
What the job actually is, which decisions are yours, and what the law expects of you — in plain language, for volunteers.