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Practical, BC-specific guides for self-managed strata councils — compliance deadlines, AGMs, reserve funds, bylaws, and the tools that make it easier.
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
Ensure a fair strata council election at your AGM with these essential tips and procedures.
Aug 13, 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
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
Governance · 4 min read
Onboarding New Strata Council Members
Effective onboarding for new strata council members is crucial for governance success.
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
Governance · 4 min read
How to Choose a Strata Management Company in BC
Learn how to choose the best strata management company in BC for your needs.
Jun 28, 2026
Governance · 4 min read
What Does a Strata Property Manager Do?
Discover the essential duties of a strata property manager in BC and how they support strata governance.
Jun 25, 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
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
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
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
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
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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.