Building Repair – Apartments vs. Townhouses
There are a good number of strata corporations consisting of townhouse units and apartment units. While all units comprise the one strata corporation, it has ... Continued
The Strata Property Act
Since July 31, 1998, the industry has awaited the coming into force of the Strata Property Act. On July 1, 2000, the Strata Property Act ... Continued
Fines and Form “F’s”
Often I will receive a call from a property manager telling me that a strata corporation has been served with foreclosure documents as the result ... Continued
Dealing with Insurance Deductibles in a Strata Setting
Section 158 of the Strata Property Act states as follows: 158(1) Subject to the regulations, the payment of an insurance deductible in respect of a ... Continued
The Liability of Lessors and the Insurance Implications of Bill 35
Published October 2007 The British Columbia Legislature recently took steps to cap the liability exposure of auto dealers and auto leasing companies. Included in Bill ... Continued
Health Care Costs Recovery Act Comes Into Force: BC Begins a New Era of Subrogation for Medical Costs
Published March 2009 On April 1, 2009, the Health Care Costs Recovery Act (the “Act”) comes into force in British Columbia. Designed to replace the ... Continued
Recent Trends in Resolving Overlapping Coverage Disputes
Published October 2009 Overlapping insurance coverage is a long-standing issue in insurance law. Indeed, as will be discussed below, common law principles were well established ... Continued
So, why are owners’ construction contracts so harsh on contractors?
Published February 2005 I have heard this complaint more often than I can count. It usually originates from contractors who, in order to get a ... Continued
An Overview of Construction Claims: How They Arise and How to Avoid Them
Disputes will inevitably arise on any construction site. While it is not possible nor realistic to expect that all claims can be avoided or will ... Continued
Builder’s Risk Insurance
Updated July 2005 Builder’s Risk insurance, also known as “course of construction”, “construction all risk”, and “contractor’s all risk insurance”, is a specialized form of ... Continued
Construction Bonding Guide
Updated June 2010* This guide explains and provides practical advice on bid bonds, performance bonds, labour & material bonds, and construction lien bonds – collectively ... Continued
Simplified Comparison of Intellectual Properties
Type of Protection Patent Industrial Design Trade mark Copyright What is Protected? Functional features of process, machine, manufactured item or composition of matter. Ornamental designs ... Continued