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  1. Use reasonable tests to measure strength of strata bylaws

    Discretionary bylaws a headache Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: We have a quirky bylaw that leaves the decision-making on the permission of pets up to the council. The bylaw says: “Subject to the approval of the strata council, an owner is entitled to one cat, one dog or cage of birds.” This has always seemed […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    01-06-2017
    Strata Information

  2. Effective bylaws require a great deal of legal know-how

    Establishing effective and enforceable restrictions requires legal expertise Tony GioventuThe Province Published: May 25, 201 Dear Tony: We are at war with our strata council. Ever since we became owners in 2015, it has continued to harass us over a parking debacle.  We obtained a Form B Info Certificate and were advised we had been […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    25-05-2017
    Strata Information

  3. Renewing home insurance online not without risk

    Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: We came home from a weekend trip to discover an awful mess in our condo. Somewhere in the strata drainage system, there was a blockage and our sink backed up, damaging our new kitchen renovation and hardwood floors. The strata insurance provider was quick to respond and restoration was on […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    18-05-2017
    Strata Information

  4. Strata regulation sets condition for limited common property

    Health club access in dispute Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: Our property is made up of a strata corporation with a highrise, townhouses and commercial property. We have a health club operated by the strata corporation, but only the residential owners have access to the club. As a commercial strata lot owner, we feel the […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    11-05-2017
    Strata Information

  5. How to deal with a strata that?s gone to the dogs

    Council president can?t make a deal on pets which contravenes bylaws Tony Gioventu The Province Dear Tony: We noticed in the financial report at our AGM last month that our strata is owed almost $13,000 in unpaid strata fines. Our strata does not permit dogs unless they are required for special circumstances. A new owner […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    04-05-2017
    Strata Information

  6. Different definitions apply to majority votes

    Read your bylaws, as rules for strata may vary by situation Tony GioventuThe Vancouver Sun Dear Tony: At our first council meeting since the AGM, we spent two hours arguing about how strata councils make decisions at council meetings. We think the problem is the way the act was written, as it has two separate […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    27-04-2017
    Strata Information

  7. Consult an experienced lawyer when pondering a strata sale

    List property publicly to get best price, but be ready for a court fight Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: Our strata is considering the option of selling. We have been approached by a developer who has offered us all 20 per cent above our current assessed values.  Because our strata is only 32 units, it […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    20-04-2017
    Strata Information

  8. Introduction of surveillance cameras requires owners? approval

    Extensive system installed without notifying strata council Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: Our strata council has used money from our annual budget that was left over in our maintenance fund to purchase and install video cameras.  Without any notice to the owners, we suddenly have cameras in our elevators, lobbies, parking areas and our exercise […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    05-04-2017
    Strata Information

  9. Property demands make for increased pressure for strata corporations to sell

    Soaring demand for property puts greater pressure on strata to sell Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: Our strata corporation is considering calling for an 80 per cent vote to sell our property. The council brought a proposal from a developer to the owners four months ago with a recommendation that we consider selling. The reasons […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    30-03-2017
    Strata Information

  10. Only the chair can determine voting eligibility

    Perceived conflict does not render owner?s representative ineligible to vote Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: I was the developer on a recent project and sold the 18 residential units and retained two commercial units as our head office. We gave notice of the first annual meeting as soon as 50 per cent of the units […]

    By Les Twarog Vancouver Real Estate and Condo Blog
    23-03-2017
    Strata Information

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