Everything you might need — and when to use it.
A guided walk through every kind of help available to you as a strata owner — from the rules, to your allies, to the tools that make it easy. Search any time to jump ahead.
BC Legislation & Regulation
The laws that govern your strata. Start here when you need the official rules.
Governs landlord/tenant relationships; relevant where strata units are rented.
Governs licensing/conduct of real estate and strata management services in B.C.
Regulations made under the Strata Property Act (forms, schedules, procedural detail). Use alongside the Act for precise compliance.
The governing B.C. statute for all strata corporations; defines owner/council rights and duties. Reference for any governance, bylaw, or voting question.
Government & Regulatory Bodies
Official bodies for forms, filings, and when a matter needs an authority.
Administers B.C.'s land title and survey systems (registration of strata plans, titles, charges). Relevant when registering or reviewing strata plans/titles.
Provincial authority providing annual property value assessments for tax purposes; also assessment appeals process. Use to understand a unit's assessed value (affects taxes and insurance planning).
Regulatory body licensing/overseeing insurance agents, agencies, and adjusters in B.C. Use for a complaint about the conduct of the insurance agent who sold your strata its policy (not rate or claim disputes).
B.C. Crown agency regulating licensed strata property managers and other real estate professionals; handles complaints about manager conduct. Contact for serious concerns about a strata manager's professional conduct, ethics, or licensing.
Official B.C. government resource for strata legislation, governance, owner responsibilities, official forms, and interpretation bulletins. Use to find the Strata Property Act text, access legal forms, and get regulation updates.
Owner Associations & Advocacy
Owner advocates and education — your allies for advice and support.
Industry news and insights about strata living in British Columbia. Use to stay informed about industry trends and changes. (No URL in source; possible placeholder.)
Peer-to-peer discussion forum where strata owners and council members share experiences and advice. Use when seeking practical advice from other strata communities. (No URL in source; possible placeholder.)
Information and advocacy for tenants; relevant where strata units are tenanted.
Advocacy/support resource for owners facing serious strata crises (e.g., governance breakdown, insurance, conflict).
Industry association for residential landlords; resources for renting out strata units and landlord obligations.
Legal advocacy organization offering assistance/representation on housing and human-rights matters. Use for legal help where strata issues intersect with rights or hardship.
Provides formal educational courses and connects owners, council members, and professional service providers. Use for certified courses on legal duties, finance, and administration, plus networking with industry professionals.
Consumer-based non-profit promoting understanding of strata living and advocating for owners; offers seminars, bulletins, and council training. Use for in-depth council training, governance seminars on complex issues, provincial advocacy, and legislative updates.
Non-profit providing education, support, advocacy, training, advice, and template documents for B.C. strata owners and councils. First point of contact for day-to-day questions on operations, bylaws, and meeting procedures; the program offers a complimentary first-year membership.
Strata Management & Industry Associations
Professionals and industry bodies who help run the strata day-to-day.
Consulting firm providing ad-hoc education and guidance for strata corporations, councils, and owners in B.C. Use as the first point of contact in a new development for a "Strata Living 101" introduction and as a third-party guide for ongoing operational questions. (Also publisher of the STRATA GAL tools/templates.)
Industry association representing strata management companies across B.C. Use when a strata council is searching for a reputable strata management company to hire.
Industry association setting professional and ethical standards for residential property managers. Use when a strata council is searching for a qualified, ethical property management company.
Dispute Resolution
When you can't resolve something internally — your path to a fair outcome.
Tribunal handling human-rights complaints (e.g., discrimination in housing/accommodation). Use where a strata matter raises a human-rights issue (accommodation, age, disability, etc.).
B.C.'s online tribunal for resolving strata and small-claims disputes affordably. The mandatory first step for disputes about bylaw enforcement, fees, maintenance, fines, common property, or nuisance — try internal/mediation resolution first.
Tools, Templates & Guides
Templates, guides, and checklists to get things done.
Definitive practice manual used by B.C. lawyers specializing in strata property law. Reference when hiring a specialized lawyer for complex legal questions, bylaw drafting, or serious disputes.
Comprehensive national guide from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation covering all aspects of condo ownership — practical checklists, tips on maintenance, budgeting, and governance.
Free PDF productivity guide for strata managers.
Free PDF decision flowchart distinguishing a chargeback from a s.135 bylaw-enforcement letter.
Free PDF template script for conducting owner hearings under Strata Property Act s.34.1.
Free PDF guide to understanding and managing strata finances at the council level.
Free PDF guide to conducting compliant electronic/virtual strata meetings.
Free PDF guide for stratas that manage themselves without a professional manager.
Free PDF tool/template to evaluate and select a strata management brokerage. Use when hiring or comparing management companies.
Technology & Service Companies
Modern tools and services that make strata life easier.
Operations platform focused on automating repetitive tasks: automated violation tracking, vendor management, custom reporting dashboard, and a mobile app.
Comprehensive operations platform for self-managed and professionally managed stratas: centralized document management, work-order tracking, owner communication portal, and financial reporting.
Automated service that analyzes strata documents to instantly highlight key rules, restrictions, and building issues. Use to quickly review hundreds of pages of strata documents when buying, selling, or serving on council.
B.C.-based platform for managing strata meetings (AGMs, SGMs, council meetings) and electronic/in-person/hybrid voting, purpose-built for Strata Property Act requirements (fractional votes, proxies, secret ballots, live tabulation, quorum tracking). Offers full-service managed (from $350 for up to 15 units) and self-serve options. Use to improve meeting efficiency, participation, and compliant, secure voting.
Podcasts & Media
Podcasts and shows to learn strata living on the go.
Podcast on condo/strata topics.
Podcast on strata living and management topics in B.C.
Specialized Guides
Deep-dives on specific topics — EV charging, pets, privacy, and more.
Guidance/reports on electrical planning for multi-unit residential buildings (capacity, EV-readiness). Useful for developers planning new buildings and councils planning upgrades.
Guidance on pets in strata communities (bylaws, accommodation).
Guide to planning and installing electric-vehicle charging in strata/multi-unit buildings. Relevant for both retrofits (owners) and new-build planning (developers).
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner guidance on handling personal information in stratas. Use for questions about owner privacy, records, and data handling.