Strata Tip of the Week – How does the Civil Resolutions Tribunal (CRT) impact real estate buyers?

Strata Tip of the Week – How does the Civil Resolutions Tribunal (CRT) impact real estate buyers?

With the advent of the Civil Resolutions Tribunal for strata disputes in 2016, it became more accessible for strata owners and strata corporations to address conflicts and pursue legal judgements without the need for lawyers or the BC Supreme Court. As per section 59...
Strata Tip of the Week – Does the Strata Have Enough in its CRF?

Strata Tip of the Week – Does the Strata Have Enough in its CRF?

One of the most common questions we get from our clients in regards to the strata corporations they are considering purchasing into is: Does this strata have “enough” in its Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF)? What a lot of people don’t understand is that, depending on...
Strata Tip of the Week – The Risks Associated with Low Strata Fees

Strata Tip of the Week – The Risks Associated with Low Strata Fees

There is no doubt that it’s important for strata corporations to be fiscally responsible. That being said, strata corporations whose main focus is keeping strata fees as low as possible can, at times, make decisions that lead to low strata fees in the short term, but...
Strata Tip of the Week – Alterations within a Strata Lot

Strata Tip of the Week – Alterations within a Strata Lot

There are a few questions you should be asking when considering the alterations that have been made within a strata lot:• Have previous owners asked for and received approval for the alterations?• Are there any agreements that make the owner responsible for future...
Strata Tip of the Week – New Home Warranties in Strata Corporations

Strata Tip of the Week – New Home Warranties in Strata Corporations

The BC Home Owner Protection Act requires that all newly built homes (including strata properties) or buildings that have been substantially reconstructed be covered by third-party new home warranty insurance. You may often hear this referred to as the “2-5-10 New...