PUBLICATIONS
VISOA has put together the following collection of publications of practical use to the management of your strata.

They may be ordered from VISOA using the order form.

Strata Property Act - Instruction Guides
The Strata Property Act in easy-to-understand language for everyday use by councils and owners. Covers a wide range of topics including roles and responsibilities of strata owners and councils, meetings, voting, bylaws, repairs, record keeping, contracting with a strata manager, complaints and arbitration.
Cost: $15.00 plus $6.00 postage

Democratic Rules of Order by Peg Francis
Complete, easy-to-use parliamentary guide for governing meetings of any size. Cuts through the complexities of running a meeting and reduces them to a simple set of common-sense rules which anyone can follow.
Cost: $10.00 plus $4.00 postage

What Every Strata Owner Should Know About the Strata Property Act, Regulations, and Bylaws.
The Strata Property Act is heavy reading for the average strata owner. This volume excerpts those parts of the Strata Property Act and Regulations which owners use on a daily basis. Also includes the Schedule of Standard Bylaws, and Definitions.
Cost: $8.00 plus $4.00 postage.

Sample Strata Residents’ Manual (includes CD containing residents’ manual template)
This workbook is designed to assist stratas with developing their own Strata Residents’ Manual. Includes examples and templates for everything from a welcome letter to maintenance schedule and security issues. Easy to tailor to your own strata’s needs by using the enclosed CD-rom.
The manual has been updated with a new section on security. You may download this new section here.
Cost: $12.00 plus $4.00 postage

A Practical Guide to Budgeting & Financial Reporting for Residential Strata Corporations.
A handbook for strata Treasurers and the rest of the council. In straight-forward language, explains the basic elements of financial records required by the Strata Property Act. Guide to generating and approving an annual budget, planning and managing the contingency reserve fund, creating a depreciation schedule, and calculating strata fees.
Cost: $8.00 plus $4.00 postage

You Asked (A Series of VISOA Bulletin Columns).
This publication is comprised of reprints of popular VISOA Bulletin Columns, answering questions on a wide range of topics including budgeting, strata fees, meetings, management companies, lawyers and other concerns.
Cost: $9.00 plus $4.00 postage

Strata Insurance
The purpose of this publication is to provide general information to strata owners and strata corporations that will assist them in making wise insurance decisions.
Cost: $8.00 plus $4.00 postage

Is Strata or Condominium living for me?
This free brochure reviews questions you should be asking before you purchase a condominium.