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Strata Basics
1. Strata Corporations: How are they created and are they all the same?
2. Strata Plans: How to read them and find property designations
3. Buying a strata lot: What to review before purchase and where to find it
4. Duplex vs. Multi-unit Strata – Does size matter?
7. How do bare land stratas operate
42-What is a phased strata corporation?
45-What is a strata leasehold plan?
46- How are stratas in indigenous land managed?
41- What is an Air Space Parcel Agreement?
Governance
5. Responsibilities of a strata corporation
6. Responsibilities of a strata manager
8. Essential operations for small strata corporations
9. Responsibilities of council members
10. A strata corporation’s first years: the essentials
12. How is strata council elected?
13. When and how do owners have a say?
14. What responsibilities does an owner-landlord have?
Property
31- Can I alter my strata lot or common property?
32- What is a significant change and significant unfairness?
33- Can I install an EV charger in my parking stall?
34- Can I Install a heat pump in my unit for cooling?
Operations
22- General meetings (AGM/SGM)– when and why?
26- Voting at council and general meetings?
27- How are owners informed of decisions (minutes)?
17. Bylaws and Rules: What are they? How are they created and enforced?
40- Do age restriction bylaws apply?
25- What is a hearing before council and why seek one?
37- Who is responsible for repairing leaks into my strata lot?
38- Can I use my strata lot for short-term, vacation stays?
18- Does the BC Human Rights Code apply to stratas?
20- Does the Personal Information Protection Act apply to stratas?
21- Can stratas install surveillance equipment (like cameras)?
Finances
30- How does strata get and manage the owners’ money?
24- How is the annual budget approved?
23- How does strata pay for repairs and maintenance?
29- What if an owner fails to pay?
39- What if we can’t afford to repair our strata?
Insurance/Warranties
11. Homeowner Protection Act: How does it apply to my new strata?
15. How is my strata corporation insured?
16. How is my strata lot insured?
Records/Forms
28- How do owners get copies of strata records?
35- What are Depreciation Reports?
36- What are Electric Planning Reports?
43- What is a Form B-Information Certificate and why request one?
44- What is a Form F-Payment Certificate and why is it needed?
Windup
47- Can a strata corporation be wound-up?
Disputes
19- What is the role of the Civil Resolution Tribunal?