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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.