[February 16, 2022] Since October 2021 strata corporations have been required to check proof of vaccination for indoor events. This has not changed with the lifting of other restrictions in February. See the February 15, 2022 news release. Guest blogger, …
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Vaccination Passports Required for Events of All Sizes
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[Archived] Vaccination Passports Required for Events of All Sizes
[Blog post dated December 23, 2021. See newer blog posts for updated information about COVID restrictions.] Since October 2021 strata corporations have been required to check proof of vaccination for indoor events of more than 50 people. As of December …
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Home Owner Grant Centralized
The BC Ministry of Finance has asked VISOA to inform our readers of changes to the process for applying for your Home Owner Grant. Residents in municipalities no longer apply for the home owner grant through their municipal office. This …
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Podcast helps stratas protect personal information
As you know, strata corporations deal with an enormous amount of people’s personal information, often without a clear understanding of applicable laws or the simple steps they can take to comply with them. A newly released podcast from the Office of the …
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Is Your Strata’s Registered Address Up To Date?
Is Your Strata’s Registered Address Up To Date? Your strata must register its official mailing address with the Land Title and Survey Authority (LTSA). Often the first registered address is that of the developer; and subsequent updates will be the …
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Strata Property Regulation amendment – clarifying deposit insurance requirements
Greetings, The Province is committed to reducing red tape and administrative burden for citizens and businesses. In support of Better Regulations for British Columbians Day 2019, the Strata Property Regulation (the Regulation) is being amended to clarify deposit insurance requirements …
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Proposed Elimination of Rental Restriction Bylaws
Your Opinion Matters: Proposed Elimination of Rental Restriction Bylaws by Sandy Wagner, President, VISOA. Does your condo, townhouse or bare land strata have rental restriction bylaws? Do you think your strata should or shouldn’t be permitted to have rental restriction …
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Have your say on common property, land titles, and fundamental changes for stratas
The British Columbia Law Institute is asking the public to share its views on proposals to reform three important aspects of how strata properties are defined as interests in land. “The Consultation Paper on Common Property, Land Titles, and Fundamental …
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New fine for short term rentals for stratas
There are changes in the regulations (7.1) which will allow stratas to fine $1,000 per day if someone contravenes an anti-short term rental bylaw. VISOA has been made aware that: Some stratas do not realize this doesn’t become effective until November …
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BCLI invites you to have your say on proposals for strata governance amendments
With the publication March 13 of its Consultation Paper on Governance Issues for Stratas, the British Columbia Law Institute’s Strata Property Law Project Committee is asking the public for its views on proposed reforms to the Strata Property Act, the …
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