The following sites and publications have been selected for your convenience and information.
Strata Property Act, Regulations & Residential Tenancy Act
- Changes to Strata Legislation (2011 to May, 2023)
- Strata Property Act & Standard Bylaws
- Strata Property Act Regulation (including forms)
- BC Government Strata Housing website
- Strata Housing website “Find it Fast” site map
- Renting in Stratas: Landlords and Strata Corporations
- Short-term Rental Bylaws
- Strata Age-Restriction Bylaws
- Conducting an annual or special general meeting (including electronic meetings)
- An Index to the Strata Property Act, Regulation and Standard Bylaws (to be updated shortly)
- Form B – Information Certificate (fillable pdf) (updated April 1, 2023)
- Form B – Information Certificate (regular pdf) (updated April 1, 2023)
- Form K – Notice of Tenant’s Responsibilities
- Residential Tenancy Act
- Residential Tenancy Policy Guideline 27 (Eviction by strata corporation – page 9)
- Bare Land Strata Regulations
- About the Office of the Superintendent of Real Estate (OSRE)
- Land Title Act
- Condominium Act (Repealed)
- COVID: Summary of Orders and Changes to Strata Legislation March-August 2020
Energy Efficiency & Extreme Heat
- BC Clean Buildings Tax Credit – Steps for strata owners (personal income tax credits for energy efficiency retrofits by the strata corporation)
- Extreme Heat (City of Victoria information and cooling centres)
- Stay Cool at Home in Extreme Heat (Saanich poster)
- Saanich website: Climate Adaptation to Heat and Smoke
- PreparedBC: Extreme Heat Preparedness Guide
- PreparedBC webpage: Be prepared for extreme heat
- Cooling Systems for Strata Owners (VISOA webinar video)
- Top 10 Tips for Heat Pump Bylaws for Stratas (VISOA video)
- How New Windows Can Save Money and Lives in Stratas (VISOA webinar video)
- Handouts and resources from the webinars above
- VISOA 2022 Survey results: 2021 Heatwave and Housing Adaptation
- FireSmart BC Toolkit
COVID-19
- BC Strata Housing website: COVID-19 and Strata Housing
- General Meetings Best Practices (as of Nov 2021) (by Shawn M. Smith, Cleveland Doan LLP)
- BC Government Orders and Notices
- BC’s Response to COVID-19: Booster shots, Proof of vaccination, Travel requirements, and more
- Government of Canada Support for Individuals and Businesses
- BC Centre for Disease Control: COVID-19
Insurance
- Insurance for Strata Corporations and Strata Owners
- Insurance Brokers Association of BC: Bulletin – 2020 Strata Insurance Premium Increases
- 2023 Canadian Construction Cost Trends, by Normac Appraisals Ltd.
- Choosing Strata Insurance, by Seafirst Insurance
Privacy
- Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
- Privacy Guidelines for Strata Corporations and Strata Agents (updated 2022)
- Privacy policy template for stratas
- OIPC PrivacyRight Educational Webinars and materials
- Podcast: Strata privacy: rights, cameras and taking action
Strata Property Managers
- Working with a Strata Management Company
- Verify the license status of a strata agent
- Selecting a strata manager (Includes a “Request For Proposal” form)
- Management Company Ratings
- Form: Payment and Benefits Disclosure Information for Strata Corporations
Real Estate
- Real Estate Services Act, Regulations, Rules, and Processes
- Real Estate Development Marketing Act
- BC Financial Services Authority
- BC Land Title and Survey Authority
Buying a Strata Unit (condo, townhouse, bare land strata)
Government
- BC Housing
- BC Housing “Maintenance Matters” Bulletins and Guides
- Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation
- CMHC Report – Capital Replacement Planning Manual
- CMHC Report – Operations Manual for Owners and Managers of Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
- Government of Canada
- Government of British Columbia
- WorkSafe BC
Legal Resources
- Civil Resolution Tribunal
- Civil Resolution Tribunal decisions
- CanLII, search all BC and Canadian court and tribunal decisions
- BC Human Rights Tribunal
- Cleveland Doan LLP blog
- Strata Alert blog
- Clark Wilson LLP news
- A Practical Guide to Bylaws 10th Edition, by Stratasphere
- Lawyer Referral Services
- Law Society of British Columbia’s Lawyer Directory
- Everyone Legal Clinic
- Clicklaw
Other:
- Glossary of Common Strata Terms
- Strata Records Retention Guide – updated March 2023
- Form: Request for Strata Corporation Records and Documents
- Strata Commons Forum – connect with other strata owners
- Indemnity Agreement for Strata Lot and Common Property Alterations
- Alteration and Indemnity Agreement Checklist
- Sample RFP for Depreciation Report for condo strata and townhouse strata
- Better Business Bureau
- Fire Alarm System Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Guideline Nov 2019 by Firewise Consulting Ltd.