STRATgies – Strata Property Law Newsletter

Past issues archive

June 2010
Are You Insured? Owners, Tenants and Occupants may not be … depending on the policy wording

Effective Communication

The Use of Video Surveillance by Strata Corporations

December 2009
Amendments to the Strata Property Act

Court Finds Form G – Certificate of Lien Invalid

July 2009
The Court's View on a Potpourri of Strata Items

Case Comment: The Owners, Strata Plan NW 499 v. Louis

March 2009
Ignoring Foreclosure Proceedings – What Not to Do

Smoking in Strata Corporations

Section 144 Hardship

October 2008
Human Rights: More Lessons to Learn

Don't Prejudge a Bylaw Infraction!

Collections – What We Need From You in Order to Help You!

July 2008
Common Expenses – Can a Strata Corporation Reallocate if Unit Entitlement Appears Unfair?

Access to Common Property By an Owner – Is It Limited?

Do Strata Corporations Have to Accommodate Purchasers?

October 2007
Nuisance – the One Size Fits All Bylaw

Keeping Records

Caselaw Update – Insurance Deductibles and Uninsured Claims

March 2007
Quieting the Noisy Neighbour

Insurance Deductibles and Uninsured Claims – When Can the Strata Corporation Collect?

Enforceable (Good) Bylaws

October 2006
Leaky Condos: Realtors Beware

Failing to Disclose and the Impact on Insurance Coverage

Tips for Using Email

May 2006
You Got Served?

"Pay Parking" Takes on a New Meaning

Are You Insured? The Effect of Coinsurance Clauses

December 2005
Ensuring You're Insured – The Annual Insurance Review

The CRF – What Is It, and When May It Be Used?

New Home Warranty Proof of Claims: The End is Near

June 2005
Types and Sections: Which Owners Pay?

Strata Arrears Collections: Limits to the Form F

March 2005
Precautions for Strata Corporations Hiring Owners, Residents or Tenants

January 1, 2006 – What Does it Mean for Strata Rentals?

December 2004
STRATAgies Breaking News Alert – Leaky Condos: Seller Beware

October 2004
The Human Rights Code and Strata Corporations – Part 2

Leaking High-Rise Buildings in the News

June 2004
The Human Rights Code and Strata Corporation – Part 1

Privacy Legislation – It's Time to Tell All

March 2004
Managing Your Strata: Tools & Educational Opportunities for Property Managers and Strata Councils

Alterations to Common Property

Holdback Administration Basics

February 2004
STRATAgies Breaking News Alert: No 3/4 Vote Required to Proceed to Supreme Court to Force the Sale of a Strata Lot

December 2003
Limited Common Property – Does Anyone Have the Final Say?

Fines: Are They Effective?

Legislature Passes Strata Property Act Amendment Concerning Lawsuit

November 2003
Special Edition: BC Legislature to Reverse Judgement Invalidating Leaky Condo Suit

October 2003
Builders Liens and Strata Corporations: When Owner and Council Collide

Judge Declares Leaky Condo Suit Invalid

May 2003
Strata Insurance Issues

Protecting Personal Information: New Legislation on the Horizon

December 2002
B.C. Supreme Court Dismisses Leaky Condo Class Action

Limits on Individual Owners' Capacity to Commence Legal Proceedings Relating to Common Property

October 2002
Special Edition: BC Court of Appeal Upholds Leaky Condo Judgement

August 2002
Condominium Caretakers

Tax Officials Provide Guidelines for Income Tax Treatment of Repairs to Rental Condos

May 2002
Creating Revenue for Cash Strapped Strata Corporations

The Role of an Administrator

August 2001
B.C. Supreme Court Gives Judgement in Leaky Condo Case

May 2001
Leaky Condo Litigation – What Have We Learned?

The Leaky Building Class Action – What is it All About?

August 2000
The Homeowner Protection Act New Regulation for Licensing and Mandatory Third-Party Warranty for Building Envelope Repairs: Before and After

Claims Against Municipalities: Use Them or Lose Them

March 2000
Funding Building Repairs

October 1999
Do Significant Repairs Require a Special Resolution?

April 1999
Use and Abuse