Condo Smarts

2026 Condo Smarts (300-1175 to 300-xxxx)
BULLETINHEADLINETOPICPUBLICATION DATE
300-1175Avoid Winter LossesInsuranceJan 7
300-1176Insurance Deductible Refunds?InsuranceJan 14
300-1177Past Debts Due?CollectionsJan 21
300-1178Evidence of a Bylaw ViolationBylawsJan 28
300-1179Condo Sections & FormsSectionsFeb 4
300-1180Energy ReportingEnergy ReportingFeb 11
300-1181Air Space ParcelsAir Space ParcelsFeb 18
300-1182Are Fines Mandatory?FinesFeb 25
300-1183What are Valid User Fees?User FeesMarch 4
300-1184Who decides on Levies?Special LeviesMarch 11
300-1185The Provincial Budget Impact on Strata CorporationsBudgetsMarch 18
300-1186Justifying User FeesUser FeesMarch 25
300-1187File Your Bylaws!BylawsApril 1
300-1188Time and Method: The Strata LegislationNotice, ProceduresApril 8
300-1189Moving DepositsBuying & SellingApril 15
300-1190Failed Alteration ProblemAlteration Agreements, Heat pumpsApril 22
300-1191Conflict of InterestConflict of InterestApril 29
300-1192Building SchemesBare Land StratasMay 6
300-1193Bare Land Utility FailuresBare Land StratasMay 13
300-1194Air Space ParcelsAir Space Parcel AgreementsMay 20
300-1195Age Bylaw MisinformationAge Restriction BylawsMay 27
300-1196What is Reasonable Noise?NoiseJune 3
300-1197Commercial Voting ThresholdsVotingJune 10
300-1198

Information Certificates

Forms; Form B Information CertificateJun 17
300-1199

Window Replacement Dilemma

Windows

Jun 24

300-1200

AI gone bad!

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Jul 1

300-1201

Cool Condos and Training Announcement

Air Conditioning Units

Jul 8

300-1202

Earthquake Insurance

Insurance

Jul 15

300-1203

Depreciation Report Compliance

Depreciation Reports

Jul 22

300-1204

Storage Locker Crisis

Storage Lockers

Jul 29

300-1205

Condo Cooling Confusion

Storage Lockers

Aug 5

300-1206

PST on Services coming October 1, 2026

Taxation

Aug 12

300-1207

Records Inventory

Records

Aug 26

300-1208

Balcony Railing Assemblies

Balconies

Sep 2

300-1209

Rogue Facebook Page

Social Media

Sep 9

2025 Condo Smarts (300-1125 to 300-1174)
BULLETINHEADLINETOPICPUBLICATION DATE
300-1125Maintaining Your Parking GaragesParking, Repair & MaintenanceJan 8
300-1126Managing our Electrical CapacityElectrical Planning ReportsJan 15
300-1127Sprinkler FailuresContracts, Repair & MaintenanceJan 22
300-1128Financial ReportingFinancial PlanningJan 29
300-1129Warranty ClaimsWarrantiesFeb 5
300-1130Unenforceable BylawsBylawsFeb 12
300-1131Environmental Hazards of RenovationsAlterationsFeb 19
300-1132Owner Earthquake Insurance LiabilityInsuranceFeb 26
300-1133Insurance DeductiblesInsuranceMarch 5
300-1134Heat Trace CableOperational PlanningMarch 12
300-1135Amending an Annual BudgetBudgetsMarch 19
300-1136City Utility BillingStrata FeesMarch 26
300-1137Seniors RelocationSeniors MattersApril 2
300-1138Election BylawsElectionsApril 9
300-1139Sewer Back UpInsuranceApril 16
300-1140Retroactive AlterationsAlterationsApril 23
300-1141Is a Tenant permitted to alter a strata lot?AlterationsApril 30
300-1142Default PaymentsStrata FeesMay 7
300-1143Tree RemovalLandscapingMay 14
300-1144Do you know your voting rights?VotingMay 21
300-1145Bad Pets, Bad Owners?PetsMay 28
300-1146Mail Strike and Notice ChallengesAnnual General Meeting / Special General Meeting; Sending notice during a mail strike:June 5
300-1147Dispute over RefundsRefunds, Special LeviesJune 12
300-1148How do we know about a report?Buying and Selling a Strata; Buyer’s DocumentsJune 19
300-1149Marble FloorsInsurance June 26
300-1150BC Fire Code ObligationsDisaster PlanningJuly 3
300-1151Repairs are not selective!WindowsJuly 10
300-1152Are 3 bids Required?Repair & Maintenance July 17
300-1153Can we change council eligibility?Strata CouncilJuly 24
300-1154Heat Pumps Are All The Craze!Heat PumpsJuly 31
300-1155Violence at MeetingsAnnual General Meeting / Special General MeetingAug 4
300-1156All strata corporations must comply with the ActBuying & Selling a StrataAug 11
300-1157An Imbalance in Common CostsBuying & Selling; Buyers documentsAug 18
300-1158Accessible entryAccessibilityAug 27
300-1159What are my Privacy Rights?PrivacySept 3
300-1160Council CompensationStrata Council; Compensation/RemunerationSept 10
300-1161Death in a Strata LotDeath in a strata lotSept 17
300-1162Part of our Strata is Uninhabitable!Emergencies, Repair & MaintenanceSept 24
300-1163Commercial PropertyCommercial Stratas / VotingOct 1
300-1164Resident ImprovementsInsuranceOct 8
300-1165Hefty Insurance DeductiblesInsurance Oct 15
300-1166Balcony GlassInsuranceOct 22
300-1167Charge BacksInsuranceOct 29
300-1168Who pays the gas?UtilitiesNov 5
300-1169Interest on Strata Fees and LeviesStrata Fees / Special LeviesNov 12
300-1170Borrowing FundsFinancesNov 19
300-1171CollectionsCollectionsNov 26
300-1172Age RestrictionsAge restriction bylawsDec 3
300-1173Small Strata CorporationsAnnual General Meeting / Special General Meeting; first AGMDec 10
300-1174Withholding FeesFeesDec 17
2024 Condo Smarts (300-1075 to 300-1124)
BULLETINHEADLINETOPICPUBLICATION DATE
300-1075Are Guest Suites Exempt from Short term accommodations?Short Term AccommodationJan 3
300-1076Heat PumpsElectrical Planning ReportsJan 11
300-1077PST on Guest Suites and Parking RentalTaxes and TaxationJan 18
300-1078Subdividing Common PropertyCommon PropertyJan 25
300-1079How much notice is required?AGM, NoticeFeb 1
300-1080Social Media AccountsSocial MediaFeb 8
300-1081Land Use for Bare Land Strata CorporationsBare land strataFeb 15
300-1082Major Insurance ClaimsInsuranceFeb 22
300-1083Short Term LiabilitiesBuying and Selling: Buying a short term accommodation investmentFeb 29
300-1084Investments for Special Levies and ReservesInvestmentsMarch 7
300-1085Shadow Strata CouncilsBylaw Enforcement, Strata CouncilMarch 14
300-1086Do Standard Bylaws Change?BylawsMarch 21
300-1087Window ReplacementWindowsMarch 28
300-1088First Request First ServedElectrical Planning ReportsApril 4
300-1089Trust Tax FilingTaxes and TaxationApril 11
300-1090Small Strata CorporationsStrata Corporations: Small strata corporationsApril 18
300-1091Do fees still apply during a major claim?Strata Fees, InsuranceApril 25
300-1092Depreciation ChangesDepreciation ReportsMay 2
300-1093Depreciation Report AmendmentsDepreciation ReportsMay 9
300-1094Special Levy RefundsSpecial LeviesMay 16
300-1095Levy RefundsSpecial LeviesMay 23
300-1096Elevator FailuresElevatorsMay 30 
300-1097Insuring Vacant CondosInsuranceJune 6
300-1098Electronic Meetings and ProxiesElectronic General Meetings; ProxiesJune 13
300-1099RecyclingRecyclingJune 20
300-1100Investment DecisionsInvestingJuly 27
300-1101Heat Pumps and Air ConditionersEnergy Upgrades, Air Conditioning UnitsJuly 4
300-1102Contract DetailsContractsJuly 11
300-1103LED Upgrades to reduce electrical demandElectrical July 18
300-1104Access to Units for RepairsAccessJuly 25
300-1105How are fees calculated?Strata feesAug 1
300-1106Water/Dock Leases for Strata CorporationsForeshore RightsAug 8
300-1107Developer DocumentsRecord Keeping Aug 15
300-1108Difference Between Common and Limited Common PropertyAir Conditioning UnitsAug 22
300-1109Electrical Planning & Depreciation ReportsElectrical Planning Reports, Depreciation ReportsAug 29
300-1110Caretaker Suite RentalsCaretakersSept 5
300-1111Bylaw CrisisBylawsSept 12
300-1112Failure to RepairRepair and MaintenanceSept 18
300-1113Failed ElevatorsRepair & Maintenance; InsuranceSept 25
300-1114Who certifies proxies?Proxies; Voting Oct 3
300-1115Elections BCVotingOct 10
300-1116What’s a reasonable fee?User feesOct 17
300-1117Noise Noise NoiseNoiseOct 24
300-1118What is a Significant Change?Heat Pumps; Significant changeOct 31
300-1119Who decides on insurance claims?InsuranceNov 7
300-1120Supporting Strata CouncilsStrata CouncilNov 14
300-1121Energy ManagementEnergy UpgradesNov 21
300-1122Mail Strike!NoticeNov 28
300-1123How reliable is AI for strata living?Notice, Strata LivingDec 5
300-1124Elevator WoesElevatorsDec 12
    
2023 Condo Smarts (300-1025 to 300-1074)
BULLETINHEADLINETOPICPUBLICATION DATE
300-1025Who’s Responsible?Repair & MaintenanceJanuary 12
300-1026Reversing Old ClaimsCollectionsJanuary 19
300-1027Who is exempt from 55+ bylaws?Bylaws January 26
300-1028Insurance ExclusionsInsuranceFebruary 2
300-1029New Regulations coming into effectForm B, Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF)February 9
300-1030Contracting ServicesStrata council decision making February 9
300-1031Do condo’s file taxes?TaxationFebruary 16
300-1032Liens on Strata PropertyLiensFebruary 23
300-1033Federal Underused Housing Tax Regulations for Strata Corporation Caretaker and Guest SuitestaxationMarch 2
300-1034Proxy LimitationsProxiesMarch 9
300-1035Electric Vehicle ChargingElectric VehiclesMarch 16
300-1036Exclusive Communication AgreementsCommunication AgreementsMarch 30
300-1037Insurance Special LevyInsurance, Special LeviesApril 6
300-1038How do we revote on a Bylaw Amendment?Voting, BylawsApril 13
300-1039Age Restriction AmendmentAge Restriction BylawsApril 20
300-1040Electrical Vehicle Charging AmendmentsElectrical VehiclesApril 27
300-1041Warranty Claims on New ConstructionWarrantiesMay 4
300-1042Can we refund an operating budget Surplus to owners?Budget, SurplusMay 11
300-1043Age Restriction BylawsAge BylawsMay 18
300-1044Bill 22 and Electric VehiclesElectric vehiclesMay 25
300-1045Are age bylaws enforceable any longer?Age restriction bylaws June 1 
300-1046Types Costing AllocationsTypesJune 8
300-1047Who pays? Installing a Charging StationElectric vehiclesJune 15
300-1048Failing windup results in major repairsWinding up a strata corporationJune 22
300-1049The danger of restrictive bylawsBylawsJune 29
300-1050Unauthorized purchasesSpending AuthorityJuly 6
300-1051Before you sell your unit!Buying and SellingJuly 13
300-1052Does a strata corporation have a right to key access to a strata lot?Access to a strata lot, KeysJuly 20
300-1053Do it yourself servicesStrata Council; rogue councilJuly 27
300-1054Surveillance to Enforce BylawsSurveillance CamerasAug 3rd 
300-1055Fair allocation of costsTypesAug 10
300-1056How do we know if our strata is properly insured?InsuranceAug 17
300-1057What are the average strata fees?Strata feesAug 24
300-1058Alteration ProblemsAlterationsAug 31
300-1059Barbeque RisksBalconies and Decks; BarbequesSept 7
300-1060Damages to the buildingInsuranceSept 14
300-1061Hot Water BoilersRepair and Maintenance: deferred maintenanceSept 21
300-1062Strata Prohibits EV ChargingElectric VehiclesSept 28
300-1063How voting is calculatedVotingOctober 5
300-1064Petition to Remove CouncilVotingOct 12
300-1065Bad Insurance AdviceInsuranceOct 19
300-1066Changes in Contingency Contributions Effective Nov 1stContingency Reserve Fund (CRF)Oct 26
300-1067Short Term AccommodationsRentals and Rental BylawsNov 2
300-1068Failing RepairsRepair and MaintenanceNov 9
300-1069Short Term Accommodation ChangesRentals & Rental Bylaws/ Short‐Term AccommodationsNov 16
300-1070What happens if our building is lost in a fire?Insurance; When disaster strikesNov 23
300-1071Official Mailing AddressRecordsNov 30
300-1072My Privacy Has Been Compromised!PrivacyDec 7
300-1073Don’t be Deceived by a Property Owner’s DisclosureBuying and SellingDec 14
300-1074Electrical Planning ReportsElectrical Planning ReportsDec 21
2022 Condo Smarts (300-974 to 300-1024)
BulletinHeadlineTopicPublication date
300-974Common errors strata councils and managers can avoidStrata Council: AdministrationJan. 6
300-975Balcony DamagesBalconies and DecksJan. 13
300-976Majority votes for major expensesVoting, Repair and Maintenance; financing optionsJan 20
300-977Management Fees & IncreasesStrata ManagementJan 27
300-978What is grandfathering?Bylaws; RentalsFeb 5
300-979What is undue hardship?Human RightsFeb 10
300-980Distributing wind up fundsWinding up a strata corporationFeb 17
300-981Levy payment penaltiesSpecial LeviesFeb 23
300-982Transfer of alteration agreementsAlterations, WindowsMarch 3
300-983Buyer BewareBuying and Selling a Strata LotMarch 10
300-984What are the maximum fees that can be charged for records?RecordsMarch 17
300-985How are council members paid?Strata Council; CompensationMarch 24
300-986Preventing fraud in a strataFraudMarch 31
300-987Are Audits Required by the Act?AuditsApril 7
300-988What is a significant change?AlterationsApril 14
300-989Council decision makingBylawsApril 21
300-990Pre sales purchasesBuying and SellingApril 28
300-991Special levy conflict: How small issues become costlySpecial LeviesMay 5
300-992Too many petsHuman Rights and PetsMay 12
300-993Solar panel installationsAlterations to Common Property, Energy UpgradesMay 19
300-994License DecalParking, Insurance decalsMay 26
300-995Record keepingRecordsJune 2
300-996Proxy WarsProxiesJune 9
300-997Air Conditioning: Health ImplicationsAir Conditioning UnitsJune 16
300-998Buyers beware and ask questionsBuying and sellingJune 23
300-999Owner Tenant Occupant ResponsibilitiesBusinesses, Strata LivingJune 30
300-10001000 Columns!Strata LivingJuly 7
300-1001Who’s on Council?Strata CouncilJuly 14
300-1002Interest on Contingency Reserve FundsContingency Reserve FundJuly 21
300-1003Who Pays When the Strata Damages a Unit?Repair and Maintenance; Strata Corporation’s responsibility for repairing a strata lotJuly 28
300-1004Accommodation & AccessibilityAccessibilityAug. 4
300-1005Cost Sharing in Air Space ParcelsAir Space ParcelsAug 11
300-1006Council FraudFraudAug 18
300-1007Bylaw Updates and Election LawsBylaws, ElectionsAug 25
300-1008Fees for FormsFormsSept 1
300-1009Electric Vehicle Charging in Complex PropertiesElectric VehiclesSept 8
300-1010Major Projects: Is Bonding Worth the Investment?Repairs and MaintenanceSept 15
300-1011What type of alterations need strata permission?AlterationsSept 22
300-1012Accumulated strata feesStrata feesSept 29
300-1013Limiting Service PetsPetsOct 6
300-1014Winterizing BuildingsAccess to Strata Lots, MaintenanceOct 13
300-1015Eligible Voters at General MeetingsVotingOct 20
300-1016The Legacy of Pets During COVIDPetsOct 27
300-1017Voting Bylaws Not EnforceableVoting Nov. 3
300-1018InvestmentsInvestingNov 10
300-1019What Bylaws Really Apply?BylawsNov 17
300-1020General Meeting DefectsVoting, Winding up a Strata CorporationNov 23
300-1021Changes to Strata RentalsBill 44Dec 1
300-1022Age Restriction ChangesBill 44 – RentalsDec 8
300-1023How Rental Bylaws Change under Bill 44Bill 44 – RentalsDec 15
300-1024Consequences of Bylaw AmendmentsBill 44 – RentalsDec 22
2021 Condo Smarts (300-923 to 300-973)
BulletinHeadlineTopicPublication date
300-923Electronic MeetingsAnnual General Meetings & Special General MeetingsJan 14
300-924Energy upgradesBudgets; Energy upgradesJan 23
300-925Noise complaints on the riseBylaws; Enforcement, NoiseJan 16
300-926Competitive biddingContracts; quotesJan 28
300-927Year end financial reportyear end financial reportingFeb 4th
300-928Is it an operating or reserve allocation?ExpensesFeb 11
300-929Tenants altering a strata lotAlterationsFeb 18
300-930Bylaws for electronic meetingsAnnual General Meeting / Special General MeetingFeb 25
300-931Who decides if an owner should pay the deductible?InsuranceMarch 4
300-932Bundling resolutionsAnnual General MeetingsMarch 11
300-933Owner / Occupant Education is CriticalInsuranceMarch 18
300-934How do we count proxy votes separately at a meeting?Voting, Annual General Meeting/Special General MeetingMarch 25
300-935Document feesBuying & SellingApril 1
300-936Different classes of persons on councilStrata CouncilApril 8
300-937Condo COVID updates revisitedCOVID-19April 15
300-938Special levy for insuranceInsuranceApril 22
300-939How do we know if pipes are common property?PipesApril 29
300-940How is quorum calculated?Quorum, Annual General Meeting / Special General MeetingMay 6
300-941Alteration ConditionsAlterationsMay 13
300-942Harmonized resolutionsSpecial Levy, Depreciation ReportMay 20
300-943Pet PurchasesPetsMay 27
300-944Resolving the ongoing dispute of council electionsStrata council electionsJune 3
300-945Confusion between rental bylaws and short‐term accommodationsRentals & Rental BylawsJune 10
300-946What is a Safety Plan for Covid Operations?COVID‐19June 17
300-947Flags and SignsFlags, RulesJune 24
300-948Air ConditioningVentilationJuly 1
300-949What lies beneath?Repair & MaintenanceJuly 8
300-950Institutional MemoryRecord KeepingJuly 15
300-951Buyers be CautiousBuying and SellingJuly 22
300-952Incorrect DecisionsVoting, Annual General Meeting/Special General MeetingJuly 29
300-953Selling Common PropertyCommon Property, ParkingAug 5
300-954Insurance DeductiblesInsuranceAug 12
300-955Institutional MemoryWarrantyAug 19
300-956Election TimeElectionsAug 26
300-957Do we have to impose masks?COVID-19Sept 2
300-958Masks and Vaccine CardsCOVID-19Sept 9
300-959Partial repairs to roofingRoofingSept 16
300-960Vaccine PassportsCOVID-19Sept 23
300-961Storm season is here: Is your strata corporation ready?Repair & Maintenance; maintenance programsSept 30
300-962Who gets the money?Special LeviesOct 7
300-963Does a rental disclosure apply to short term rentals?Rentals; Short Term Rentals/ Air BnB’sOct 13
300-964Directing a strata councilAnnual General MeetingOct 21
300-965Water Sustainability ActUtilitiesOct 28
300-966Authorized Contingency ExpensesInsuranceNov 4
300-967Rentals and accommodations: The times they are a changingRentals; Short Term Rentals/ AirBnBNov 11
300-968Common vs Limited Common PropertyCommon Property, Limited Common PropertyNov 18
300-969Converting our strataConverting a strataNov 25
300-970Form F & B Rush FeesStrata FormsDec 2
300-971Owners fees for servicesManagement; ContractsDec 9
300-972Sub metering of utilitiesUtilitiesDec 16
300-973Inform or Notice, What’s the difference?NoticeDec 23
2020 Condo Smarts (300-872 to 300-922)
BulletinHeadlineTopicPublication date
300-872Family WarehousingInsurance, Strata LivingJan 2
300-873Forcing repairs for essential maintenanceRepair and Maintenance: Financing RepairsJan 9
300-874Unlawful ChargesSpecial LeviesJan 16
300-875Insurance BylawsInsuranceJan 23
300-876Paying for a large insurance deductibleInsurance; deductiblesJan 30
300-877No Insurance!InsuranceFeb 4
300-878Buyers RiskInsuranceFeb 13
300-879Do strata corporations pay taxes?Taxes and TaxationFeb 20
300-880Insurance Special LeviesInsurance, BudgetFeb 27
300-881Fraud PreventionFraud, FinancesMar 5
300-882Who is in control of our decisions?Strata Council, InsuranceMar 12
300-883Managing Through a CrisisAnnual General Meeting, COVID-19Mar 19
300-884Do we have to continue paying strata fees?Annual General Meeting, Coronavirus (COVID‐19)Mar 26
300-885Business as normal?Budgets, Proxies, COVID-19April 2
300-886How do electronic meetings work?Electronic Attendance; Annual General Meeting / Special General MeetingApril 9
300-887Notice requirementsNotice, Annual General Meeting; Special General MeetingApril 16
300-888Electronic MeetingsAnnual General Meeting; Special General MeetingApril 23
300-889Do we continue to pay strata fees?Strata FeesApril 30
300-890Electronic meetings under emergency ordersAnnual General Meeting; Special General MeetingMay 7
300-891Insurance Loss LimitationsInsuranceMay 14
300-892Hearings & Council MeetingsHearings; Strata CouncilMay 21
300-893Meeting challenges for electronic AGM’sAnnual General MeetingMay 28
300-894Return your strata to a safe work place & operating facilityRepair & Maintenance Common Property; Covid-19June 4
300-895New RegulationsAnnual General Meeting, PetitionsJune 11
300-896Rental Violations during COVID-19RentalsJune 18
300-897Insurance deductible special levyInsuranceJune 25
300-898New Legislation: Will it make a change?InsuranceJuly 2
300-899Disclosing broker feesInsuranceJuly 9
300-900Electronic meetingsAnnual General Meeting & Special General MeetingJuly 16
300-901Retroactive strata feesStrata feesJuly 23
300-902Unauthorized AlterationsAlterationsJuly 30
300-903Operation PlansOperation PlansAug 6
300-904Financial ControlsFinancesAug 13
300-905How much is enough in our contingency fund?Contingency Reserve FundsAug 20
300-906What’s your COVID policyCoronavirus (COVID‐19)Aug 27
300-907Insurance renewalsInsuranceSept 3
300-908Insurance regulation changesInsuranceSept 10
300-909Calculating votes at general meetingsAGM / SGMSept 17
300-910Human rights and accessHuman Rights, AccessibilitySept 24
300-911Insuring commercial strata lotsInsuranceOct 1
300-912Accommodating PetsHuman RightsOct 8
300-913Who repairs limited common property?Limited Common PropertyOct 15
300-914Restricted proxy meeting deemed invalid!Proxies, Annual General MeetingOct 22
300-915Disclosure of insuranceInsuranceOct 29
300-916Townhouse and bare land bylawsBylaws; Bare landNov 5
300-917Commercial vs residentialSectionsNov 12
300-918Counting Ballots & Reporting Results at a General Meeting is EssentialVotingNov 19
300-919Managing your property during COVID‐19 restrictionsCoronavirus (COVID‐19)Nov 26
300-920Fraud preventionFinancesDec 3
300-921Best pricing insurance termsInsuranceDec 10
300-922Adjusting strata fees for the fiscal yearStrata feesDec 17
2019 Condo Smarts (300-821 to 300-871)
BulletinHeadlineTopicPublication date
300-821What will happen to rental bylaws?Rental BylawsJan 3
300-822Caretaker & Guest SuitesBuying & Selling; Caretaker SuiteJan 10
300-823Incorrect unit allocationsUnit EntitlementJan 17
300-824Short term rentals to change?Rentals & Rental BylawsJan 23
300-825The role of the council treasurerStrata Council; Role descriptionJan 30
300-826Insurance: Above or below the deductibleInsuranceFeb 7
300-827Use of common facilitiesRulesFeb 14
300-828What controls purchasing?Repair & Maintenance; best practicesFeb 21
300-829Who pays for dryer vents and ducting costs?Repair & Maintenance; Dryer VentsFeb 28
300-830What is a significant change in the use or appearance of common property?Common PropertyMarch 7
300-831Borrowing funds: What’s the limit?FinancesMarch 13
300-832Tenants ObligationsTenantMarch 20
300-833How many tenants are there?TenantMarch 27
300-834Before you…Electric VehicleApril 4
300-835Who is responsible for damages to common property?Repair & Maintenance of Common PropertyApril 11
300-836Unlawful AccessKeysApril 18
300-837What is a significant alteration?AlterationsApril 25
300-838To terminate or adjourn?Annual General Meeting/Special General MeetingMay 2
300-839Buyer BewareBuying & SellingMay 9
300-840Meeting ProceduresAnnual General Meeting/Special General MeetingMay 16
300-841Counting Rental UnitsRentals & Rental BylawsMay 23
300-842Election SignsElectionsMay 30
300-843Interest revenue on special leviesSpecial Levies, ContractsJune 6
300-844Accessing rooftop areasAccess, RoofsJune 13
300-845Vehicle damagesParking, Depreciation ReportsJune 20
300-846How do we get legislation changed?Proxies, Strata Property ActJune 27
300-847Who pays the cost of damages?Insurance, Repair of Strata LotJuly 4
300-848Unusual voting thresholdsVotingJuly 11
300-849Video surveillanceSecurityJuly 18
300-850Flicker invasionPest ControlJuly 25
300-851The duty of councilStrata CouncilAugust 1
300-852How do I give proper notice to my strata?NoticeAugust 8
300-853Who gets the special levy refunds?Special Levies; RefundsAugust 15
300-854Are special levies for contingency contributions valid?Special Levies, Contingency Reserve FundAugust 22
300-855Who is responsible for our air conditioner?Repair & Maintenance of Limited Common PropertyAugust 29
300-856Who pays insurance deductibles?Insurance; Insurance deductiblesSept 5
300-857Insurance DeductiblesInsuranceSept 12
300-858Eligible VotersVotingSept 19
300-859Are my monthly fees correct?Unit EntitlementSept 26
300-860What’s the deal with in camera minutes?MinutesOct 3
300-861Equal Access & The Human Rights CodeAccessOct 10
300-862Automatic bank paymentsStrata Fees, Bylaws; fines,Oct 17
300-863How do we choose council executive?Strata CouncilOct 23
300-864Accommodation for alterationsHuman Rights; AlterationsOct 30
300-865Electric vehicle chargingElectric VehiclesNov 7
300-866Beware of bylaws that limit actions!InsuranceNov 14
300-867Insurance DeductiblesInsuranceNov 21
300-8683 BidsRepair & Maintenance; quotesNov 28
300-869How do strata corporations and owners manage the dramatic increase in Insurance Rates?InsuranceDec 5
300-870Building CommissioningOperational PlanningDec 12
300-871The joys and dangers of the holiday seasonHoliday TipsDec 19

 

2018 Condo Smarts (300-770 to 300-820)
BulletinHeadlineTopicPublication date
300-770Agency agreements: Before you sign on the dotted lineWinding Up A Strata Corporation Jan 4
300-771The necessity to rely upon official documentsRecord KeepingJan 11
300-772Bylaw EnforcementBylaw EnforcementJan 18
300-773Collections, Minute takingCollections, Minute takingJan 25
300-774The basics of accountingContingency Reserve Funds, FinancesFeb 1
300-775Strata councils and buyers bewareEasements, ManagementFeb 8
300-776Retroactive FeesStrata fees, Buying & SellingFeb 15
300-777Marijuana laws to changeBylawsFeb 22
300-778Confidentiality AgreementsPrivacyMarch 1
300-779Council Disclosure of RemunerationStrata Council; Conflict of InterestMarch 8
300-780Deficit DisasterInsurance, Budgets; DeficitsMarch 15
300-781User Fees and Electric VehiclesUser Fees, Electric VehiclesMarch 22
300-782New ConstructionWarranties, Strata Council; ResponsibilitiesMarch 29
300-783Disclosure of lawsuitsLawsuitsApril 5
300-784Pre‐Sales AgreementsBuying & SellingApril 12
300-785Notice to the Strata CorporationNoticeApril 19
300-786Energy UpgradesUtilities, Energy UpgradesApril 26
300-787Interior climate controlsAir Conditioners, Energy UpgradesMay 2
300-788Common or limited property: What’s the difference?Common Property, Limited Common Property, Electric VehiclesMay 9
300-789Contingency Fund InterestContingency Reserve FundsMay 6
300-790Doors and window bylawsWindows, Repair & Maintenance; Repair of Common PropertyMay 24
300-791User FeesUser Fees; KeysMay 31
300-792Rental InventoryRentals and rental bylawsJune 7
300-793What are holdbacks?ContractsJune 14
300-794Insurance DeductiblesInsuranceJune 21
300-795Alterations and Common PropertyAlterationsJune 28
300-796Who pays for the pests?Pest ControlJune 5
300-797Wind up/ Selling your strataWinding Up a Strata CorporationJuly 12
300-798What is interest upon destruction?Winding Up a Strata CorporationJuly 19
300-799How do we fix a parking disaster?ParkingJuly 26
300-800What is a hearing?HearingsAug 2
300-801What’s in the name?AGM/SGM, ProceduresAug 9
300-802Contracting management servicesManagement; contractsAug 16
300-803Who decides if a proxy is valid or not?ProxiesAug 23
300-804Sections, types, air space parcelsAir Space Parcel Agreements, Sections, TypesAug 30
300-805Who manages alterations to common property?Alterations to Common PropertySept 6
300-806Accuracy of an owner’s list & recordsRecord keepingSept 13
300-807Militant council presidentAnnual General Meeting/ Special General MeetingSept 20
300-808Is Facebook a good idea for strata corporations?Social mediaSept 27
300-809Who has my keys?KeysOct 4
300-810Wind up proceduresWinding Up a Strata CorporationOct 11
300-811What is a significant change?AlterationsOct 18
300-812MarijuanaMarijuanaOct 25
300-813Maintenance of Common PropertyRepair & MaintenanceNov 1
300-814Can we hold a meeting by proxy?Proxies, Annual General Meeting/Special General MeetingNov 8
300-815Snow & Ice RemovalSnow removalNov 15
300-816Tenant on CouncilStrata CouncilNov 22
300-817Who is responsible for decks?Decks & BalconiesNov 29
300-818Who can be on council?Strata CouncilDec 6
300-819Drainage lines in a buildingRepair & Maintenance: DrainageDec 13
300-820The trouble with Christmas treesHoliday TipsDec 18

 

2017 Condo Smarts (300-718 to 300-769)
BulletinHeadlineTopicPublication date
300-718When is enough, enough?Noise & RentalsJan 5
300-719Strata fee diversion bylaws deemed unenforceableCollectionsJan 12
300-720Buyer’s crisisBuyingJan 19
300-721Budget crisisBudgetingJan 26
300-722Voting Battles & CalculationsVotingFeb 2
300-723Commissioning a building systemAir Space Parcel Agreements & New DevelopmentsFeb 9
300-724Winding Up / Selling your strata corporationWinding up a strata corporationFeb 16
300-725AirBnB: Who pays the cost?AirBnB, Short-term rentalsFeb 23
300-726Managing AlterationsAlterationsMarch 2
300-727Budget Wars: What is the limit on amendments?BudgetsMarch 9
300-728Before alterations go off the railsAlterations to a strata lotMarch 16
300-729Proxy SabotageProxies, VotingMarch 23
300-730How do we get the best price for our strata?Winding Up a strata corporationMarch 30
300-731Surveillance CamerasSurveillanceApril 6
300-732Modifying my townhouse for accessAlterationsApril 13
300-733Winding up a StrataWinding up a StrataApril 20
300-734Who pays for unapproved alterations?AlterationsApril 20
300-735How council makes decisions?Strata Council; Council DecisionsApril 27
300-736When is it time to stop imposing fines and seek an order?Bylaws, finesMay 4
300-737Who pays for the health club?LCP, ExpensesMay 11
300-738Sewer back up in my condo. Who pays?InsuranceMay 18
300-739No compliant bylawsBylawsMay 25
300-740Conditional Bylaws: Are they enforceable?BylawsJune 1
300-741Alteration agreements: Are they binding?AlterationsJune 8
300-742Alteration agreements: Do complaints have to be in writing?Bylaw complaintsJune 15
300-743Billing SurchargesManagement, CollectionsJune 22
300-744Land Title filing errorsBylaws, filing, Land Titles office June 29
300-745Who provides the documents?Bylaws, Record KeepingJuly 6
300-746Consolidated BylawsBylawsJuly 13
300-747Rental Cancellation: Much ado about nothing?Rentals and Rental BylawsJuly 20
300-748When disaster strikes, who keeps paying the bills?Disaster Planning, Strata FeesJuly 27
300-749Conflict of InterestStrata Council; Conflict of InterestAug 3
300-750Can a strata borrow money?Finances; borrowing moneyAug 10
300-751Filing tax returns and are strata corporations taxable corporations?Taxes & TaxationAug 17
300-752What happens when we run out of money?Depreciation Reports, VotingAug 24
300-753Bugs, Beasts n’ BirdPest ControlAug 31
300-754Outdoor gas appliancesBalconies & Decks; BarbequesSept 7
300-755Are rental bylaws good for a strata?Rentals & Rental BylawsSept 14
300-756Who is responsible for repairs when the strata has to damage my unit to fix common property?Repair & MaintenanceSept 21
300-757Who pays for the pool?Limited Common PropertySept 28
300-758Owners in limbo after proxies used in levy voteVoting, ProxiesOct 5
300-759Who pays the insurance deductible?InsuranceOct 12
300-760Fraudulent ProxiesProxiesOct 19
300-761Authority to ContractStrata ManagementOct 26
300-762Holidays can present potential conflicts for stratasHoliday TipsNov 2
300-763Rules vs Bylaws: When can a strata corporation limit the number of dogs I have?Rules vs BylawsNov 9
300-764Depreciation report accuracyDepreciation ReportsNov 16
300-765Subdivision or liquidationCommon Property, Winding UpNov 23
300-766Negotiating accessEasementsNov 30
300-767How much is too much?Strata FeesDec 7
300-768Negotiating as a strata corporationSpecial Levies, Repair & MaintenanceDec 14
300-769A buyer’s challengesBuying & SellingDec 21

 

2016 Condo Smarts (300-667 to 300-717)
BulletinHeadlineTopicPublication date
300-667Start the year off well organizedStrata CouncilJan 7
300-668Council email decisionsStrata CouncilJan 14
300-669How do we get our strata to plan?Depreciation ReportsJan 21
300-670How do my rental exemptions change?Rentals and rental bylawsJan 28
300-671Limitation PeriodsCollections, Limitation ActFeb 4
300-672Automatic Strata fee banking (Read the contract before you sign it)Strata FeesFeb 11
300-673When is the right time for a strata to consider liquidation? Part 1Buying & Selling; LiquidationFeb 18
300-674Liquidating a strata – Part 2Buying & Selling; LiquidationFeb 25
300-675How much do I get? Strata LiquidationBuying & Selling; LiquidationMarch 3
300-676Payout for special levy loansSpecial LeviesMarch 10
300‐677Undisclosed alterationsAlterationsMarch 17
300-678Bylaw violations: Hearings and responsesBylaws, HearingsMarch 24
300‐679Electric vehiclesElectric vehiclesMarch 31
300‐680Dissolving ContractsContractsApril 7
300‐681Alterations and Information ManagementForms, Alterations to a Strata LotApril 14
300‐682Are non‐smoking bylaws allowed?SmokingApril 21
300‐683Alteration agreements not disclosedAlterationsApril 28
300‐684Emergency preparedness week BCDisaster PlanningMay 5
300‐685Does a strata rental terminate when a unit sells?Rentals and Rental BylawsMay 12
300-686How Sellers Verify Money OwingBuying & SellingMay 19
300-687Undisclosed CommissionsStrata ManagementMay 26
300-688Conflict of InterestConflict of InterestJune 2
300-689Council ConfidentialStrata CouncilJune 9
300-690Taxable status of Strata Corporations in BCTaxes and TaxationJune 16
300-691Negotiating Management ContractsStrata ManagementJune 23
300-692Flag Week & Canada DayFlagsJune 30
300-693Bylaws Never FilesBylawsJuly 7
300-694How do we collect for repairs?Repair & MaintenanceJuly 14
300-695Enforcing bylawsCRT, Enforcing bylawsJuly 21
300-696Access to Strata Lots and the CensusAccessJuly 28
300-697Selling your Strata Lot & the Civil Resolution TribunalBuying & Selling, CRTAug 3
300-698Memorial Gardens on Common PropertyMemorial GardensAug 11
300-699The Dark Side of Family AccommodationSenior IssuesAug 18
300-700Collecting Strata Fees & Special LeviesCollectionsAug 25
300-701Financing InsuranceInsuranceSept 1
300-702Hiring a Strata Management CompanyHiring a Strata ManagerSept 7
300-703Registered Offenders in CondosSex OffendersSept 15
300-704Commissioning a new buildingFirst AGMSept 22
300-705Is an air space parcel agreement the same as a strata with sections?Air space parcel agreementsSept 29
300-706Are 3 quotes required by the Act for major projects?Repair & maintenance, QuotesOct 6
300-707Our rental rings have changedRentals & Rental BylawsOct 13
300-708Earthquake insuranceInsurance, Disaster planningOct 20
300-709The Form B Information Certificate has changed!Form B Information CertificateOct 27
300-710Where does the fine money go?Finances, Bylaws, FinesNov 3
300-711Unfair enforcement of bylawsBylaws, enforcementNov 10
300-712Council asks for funding before getting cost quotesDepreciation reports, VotingNov 17
300-713Who pays for strata lot damages?Repair & Maintenance; Repair of strata lotNov 24
300-714Civil Resolution Tribunal: The First DecisionCRTDec 1
300-715What is a conflict of interest?Conflict of interestDec 8
300-716How do we get owners to fix their units?Repair & Maintenance; Repair of strata lotDec 15
300-717What information is required in the minutes?MinutesDec 21

 

2015 Condo Smarts (300-615 to 300-666)
BulletinHeadlineTopicPublication date
300-615Rental bylaw court challenge section 141 (3)Rental BylawsJan 8, 2015
300-616Organic waste requirements introducedRecyclingJan 15, 2015
300-617Investing your fundsContingency Reserve Funds; InvestingJan 22, 2015
300-618Is council email confidential?Strata Council emailsJan 29, 2015
300-619Who chairs meetings?AGM/SGM; chair, Strata Council MeetingsFeb 5, 2015
300-620ErrorsManagementFeb 12, 2015
300-621The Best of Strata Living: CommunityStrata LivingFeb 19, 2015
300-622Cancelling SectionsSectionsFeb 26, 2015
300-623Challenging claims of CostsCollections; finesMarch 5, 2015
300-624Tribunal will address disputesCivil Resolution TribunalMarch 12, 2015
300-625Pet bylaws and service dogsPet BylawsMarch 19, 2015
300-626What is the right amount for strata fees?Strata FeesMarch 26, 2015
300-627How do meetings end?Annual General Meeting / BudgetsApril 2, 2015
300-628When does council need consent from owners to enter a strata lot?KeysApril 9, 2015
300-629Writing BylawsBylawsApril 16, 2015
300-630What is a rental inventory?Rentals and Rental BylawsApril 23, 2015
300-631Rental Disclosure: Read the document closely!Rentals and Rental BylawsApril 30, 2015
300-632Civil Resolution TribunalCivil Resolution TribunalMay 7, 2015
300-633Stratas must respect rightsStrata FeesMay 14, 2015
300-634Depreciation Report ConsultantsDepreciation ReportsMay 21, 2015
300-635Voting BasicsVotingMay 28, 2015
300-636What are types bylaws?TypesJune 4, 2015
300-637Hiring ConsultantsConsultantsJune 11, 2015
300-638Rogue CouncilsStrata CouncilJune 18, 2015
300-639How do we know if a bylaw is enforceable?BylawsJune 25, 2015
300-640Who controls common property?Alterations to Common PropertyJuly 2, 2015
300-641Email RecordsRecord Keeping, Strata Council EmailsJuly 9, 2015
300-642Why buyers should always request a Form BBuying & Selling, FormsJuly 16, 2015
300-643Phased DevelopmentsPhased StratasJuly 23, 2015
300-644Strata Governance: Council Authority to make decisionsStrata Council; AuthorityJuly 30, 2015
300-645Bylaws and commercial strata lotsBylaws, Commercial StratasAugust 6, 2015
300-646Purchasing documentsBuying & SellingAugust 13, 2015
300-647Reconsidering a voteVotingAugust 20, 2015
300-648What if no one will be on council?Strata CouncilAugust 27, 2015
300-649Utility use feesUtilities, User FeesSept 3, 2015
300-650Common Property Alterations: No means noAlterations to Common PropertySept 10, 2015
300-651Unauthorized ExpensesSpending Authority, Depreciation ReportsSept 17, 2015
300-652Does a strata have to get 3 quotes for a contract?ContractsSept 24, 2015
300-653Bylaw differences in Mixed Use BuildingsBylaws; Mixed Use BuildingsOct 1, 2015
300-654Building CommunityStrata LivingOct 8, 2015
300-655No Construction ApprovalRepairs & Maintenance, Court ActionsOct 15, 2015
300-656Protecting Voting RightsVotingOct 22, 2015
300-657Denying access to the buildingBylaws; Denying AccessOct 29, 2015
300-658Form FForm FNov 5, 2015
300-659Bylaws and the Civil Resolution TribunalBylaws, Civil Resolution TribunalNov 12, 2015
300-660Serving Proper NoticeNoticeNov 19, 2015
300-661Selling our strataBuying & SellingNov 26, 2015
300-662Proxy battlesProxiesDec 3, 2015
300-663Act Now, Before a Theft OccursMailboxesDec 10, 2015
300-664Definitions of a meetingAnnual General Meeting/ Special General MeetingDec 17, 2015
300-665Managing common propertyCommon PropertyDec 23, 2015
300-666Access to reportsBuying & Selling, Access to RecordsDec 30, 2015
2014 Condo Smarts (300-565 to 300-614)
BulletinHeadlineTopicPublication date
300-565New Year’s Changes to Strata LawsForm B Information CertificateJan 12, 2014
300-566What is a Bare Land Strata?Bare-land StrataJan 19, 2014
300-567Bare Land Common ExpensesBare-land StrataJan 26, 2014
300-568Can we consolidate 2 strata lots?Buying & Selling, Alterations to a Strata LotJan 30, 2014
300-569Administering Rental BylawsRentals & Rental BylawsFeb 5, 2014
300-570Who Makes the Decisions?Expenses, Strata Council; responsibilitiesFeb 12, 2014
300-571Problem PetsPetsFeb 19, 2014
300-572Townhouse ConfusionPipesFeb 26, 2014
300-573What is the role of strata council?Strata Council ResponsibilitiesMar 6, 2014
300-574Electronic Attendance at General MeetingsAnnual General MeetingsMar 13, 2014
300-575Is a building in tarps a bad thing?Buying & Selling, RepairMar 20, 2014
300-576New changes to the Strata Property ActVoting; thresholds, Repair & MaintenanceMar 27, 2014
300-577Essential DocumentsCommercial Stratas, Parking, Air Space Parcels AgreementsApr 3, 2014
300-578How are expenses allocated?Unit entitlement, Types, SectionsApr 10, 2014
300-579Depreciation Report Drafts & New LegislationDepreciation ReportsApr 17, 2014
300-580Community Mail BoxesMailboxes, Repair of Common PropertyApr 24, 2014
300-581Strata Investments for Reserve FundsContingency Reserve Funds; InvestingMay 1, 2014
300-582Giving a lift to strata elevator safetyElevatorsMay 8, 2014
300-583Vacation Rental by OwnerRentals and Rental BylawsMay 15, 2014
300-584Can we Change our Budget During the Year?BudgetsMay 22, 2014
300-585New Contingency Regulations for Majority VoteContingency Reserve Funds, VotingMay 29, 2014
300-586What is a voting card?VotingJune 5, 2014
300-587Managing a buyer’s risksBuying & Selling, Depreciation ReportsJune 12, 2014
300-588Smoke Free HousingSmokingJune 19, 2014
300-589Garage SalesEvents, ParkingJune 26, 2014
300-590Counting Ballots/Secret BallotsVotingJuly 3, 2014
300-591Liquidating our building?Buying & Selling; SellingJuly 10, 2014
300-592Voting thresholds: Who decides?Voting ThresholdsJuly 17, 2014
300-593Small trees become big treesAlterations to common property; LandscapingJuly 24, 2014
300-594Who is responsible to maintain and repair the balconies?Repair and Maintenance; Balconies & DecksJuly 31, 2014
300-595What should we be asking before we buy?Buying & SellingAug 7, 2014
300-596Home Owner InsuranceInsuranceAug 14, 2014
300-597Who is responsible for Sewer Pipes?Pipes, Repair & MaintenanceAug 21, 2014
300-598Smart Meter UpgradesUtilities, Alterations to Common PropertyAug 28, 2014
300-599What is a conflict of interest?Strata Council; Conflict of InterestSept 4, 2014
300-600Insurance ComplicationsInsuranceSept 11, 2014
300-601The wasteful cost of failuresRepair & Maintenance; Balconies & DecksSept 18, 2014
300-602Do the owners have a sayPetition for an SGMSept 25, 2014
300-603Bulk Cable ServicesContractsOct 2, 2014
300-604Voting eligibility depends on bylaws set up by strataVotingOct 9, 2014
300-605Rental ScreeningRentalsOct 16, 2014
300-606How do I get my windows replaced?WindowsOct 23, 2014
300-607Email ProblemsStrata Council; EmailsOct 30, 2014
300-608Depreciation Report UpdatesDepreciation ReportsNov 6, 2014
300-609Insurance ComplicationsInsuranceNov 13, 2014
300-610Management Confidentiality AgreementsManagement ContractsNov 20, 2014
300-611Lock Box WarsLock boxesNov 27, 2014
300-612What to do when council resignsStrata CouncilDec 4, 2014
300-613What’s going on with sections?SectionsDec 11, 2014
300-614The year in review – CommunicationDepreciation Reports, Special LeviesDec 18, 2014
2013 Condo Smarts (300-514 to 300-564)
BulletinHeadlineTopicPublication date
300-515Disaster PlanningDisaster PlanningJan 6, 2013
300-516What restricts the sale of a strata lot?Buying & SellingJan 13, 2013
300-517Collecting strata finesCollections; FinesJan 20, 2013
300-518Can we lose our parking allocations?ParkingJan 27, 2013
300-519Landlord InsuranceInsuranceFeb 3, 2013
300-520Surplus Funds CrisisBudgetsFeb 10, 2013
300-521Changes in a Strata PlanStrata Plan, Unit EntitlementFeb 17, 2013
300-522Engineering Reports: Who has access?Access; to InformationFeb 24, 2013
300-523Paying CouncilStrata CouncilMar 3, 2013
300-524Parking Space AllocationsParkingMar 10, 2013
300-525Absentee VotingProxies, Voting; ProxiesMar 17, 2013
300-526Budget AllocationsBudgetsMar 24, 2013
300-527Home Buying Without Conflicts?Buying & SellingMar 31, 2013
300-528User-Fee FightUser FeesApr 7, 2013
300-529Parking Spaces – What are we really buying?ParkingApr 14, 2013
300-530Limited Common PropertyLimited Common PropertyApr 21, 2013
300-531Election Signs & CampaigningElectionsApr 28, 2013
300-532Leasing out Strata PropertyAlterations to common propertyMay 5, 2013
300-533We have our depreciation report what do we do with it now?Depreciation ReportsMay 12, 2013
300-534Tax Returns & US CitizensTaxes & TaxationMay 19, 2013
300-535Sewer Back UpInsuranceMay 26, 2013
300-536Buying a New CondoBuying & SellingJun 2, 2013
300-537Bylaws for mixed use developmentsBylaws; mixed use buildingsJun 9, 2013
300-538What are the options of voting at a General Meeting?VotingJun 16, 2013
300-539Personal Insurance PoliciesInsuranceJun 23, 2013
300-540Barbeques, Flags, Butterflies & BasketsStrata Living, Alterations to Common PropertyJun 30, 2013
300-541Strata Management AgreementsManagement ContractsJul 6, 2013
300-542Alterations to Property: Who is Responsible?AlterationsJul 13, 2013
300-543Rising Insurance Impact & Disaster PlanningInsuranceJul 20, 2013
300-544Balcony BarbequesBalconies & Decks; BarbequesJul 27, 2013
300-545Home Based BusinessBusinessesAug 4, 2013
300-546Uninsured damages, who’s responsible?InsuranceAug 11, 2013
300-547The Impact of Depreciation Reports on SalesDepreciation ReportsAug 18, 2013
300-548Rats!Pest ControlAug 25, 2013
300-549When to renew or not?Repair & Maintenance; Fireplaces, BylawsSep 1, 2013
300-550Who runs the council?Strata Council; AuthoritySep 8, 2013
300-551Depreciation Report MythsDepreciation ReportsSep 15, 2013
300-552Air Space Parcel AgreementsAir Space Parcel AgreementsSep 22, 2013
300-553Rising Insurance CostsInsuranceSep 29, 2013
300-554A Seller’s RisksBuying & SellingOct 5, 2013
300-555Who is responsible for structural repairs?Repair & MaintenanceOct 13, 2013
300-556Electric Vehicle Charging StationsElectric VehiclesOct 20, 2013
300-557What is a majority vote?VotingOct 27, 2013
300-558Bare Land Strata InsuranceBare-Land Strata, InsuranceNov 3, 2013
300-559Can we rely on depreciation reports?Depreciation ReportsNov 10, 2013
300-560Townhouse ConfusionRepair & Maintenance; pipingNov 17, 2013
300-561Surplus or Deficit, do we really know?Finances, AuditsNov 23, 2013
300-562Changes come into effectCollections; LiensDec 1, 2013
300-563Condominium Service AgreementsContractsDec 8, 2013
300-564A Volunteer CrisisStrata Council; difficulty electingDec 15, 2013

 

2012 Condo Smarts (300-464 to 300-513)
BulletinHeadlineTopicPublication date
300-464Form B Information ChangesForm BJan 8, 2012
300-465Non Smoking BuildingsSmokingJan 15, 2012
300-466New Regulations that affect your Annual BudgetDepreciation Reports; Contingency Reserve FundsJan 22, 2012
300-467What if we just say NO to depreciation reports?Depreciation ReportsJan 29, 2012
300-468Townhouse GaragesGaragesFeb 5, 2012
300-469Depreciation Planning & MoneyDepreciation ReportsFeb 12, 2012
300-470Depreciation Impact on Bare Land Strata CorporationsDepreciation Reports, Bare Land StatasFeb 19, 2012
300-471Managing our Reserve InvestmentsDepreciation ReportsFeb 26, 2012
300-472Decision making of the stata councilStrata Council; AuthorityMar 4, 2012
300-473Decisions on investing our funds?Strata Council; AuthorityMar 11, 2012
300-474Depreciation Reports and the Annual BudgetDepreciation Reports; BudgetsMar 18, 2012
300-475What is the cost of an Exemption from Depreciation Reports?Depreciation ReportsMar 25, 2012
300-476Pay me now, or much more laterDepreciation Reports; BudgetsApr 1, 2012
300-477Owners’ rights for insurance coverageÌnsuranceApr 8, 2012
300-478The Horrible Truth of Special LeviesSpecial LeviesApr 15, 2012
300-479Insurance Claims and Project FeesInsuranceApr 22, 2012
300-480Strata Owners Vote Themselves into DifficultyVoting, Depreciation ReportsApr 29, 2012
300-481Managing Your FundsReserve PlansMay 06, 2012
300-482Civil Resolution Tribunal ActCivil Resolution Tribunal Act, LawsuitsMay 13, 2012
300-483Importance of Registered DocumentsRecord Keeping, Parking, Limited Common PropertyMay 20, 2012
300-484Deal with Smoking Before it Becomes a NuisanceSmokingMay 27, 2012
300-485Alteration Agreements & Depreciation ReportsAlterations, Depreciation ReportsJun 3, 2012
300-486Strata Lot KeysKeys, SecurityJun 10, 2012
300-487How much does a Depreciation Report Cost?Depreciation ReportsJun 17, 2012
300-488Who is the warranty provider?WarrantiesJun 24, 2012
300-489Grow OpsGrow-OpsJul 1, 2012
300-490Hanging your dirty laundryBalconies & Decks, Alterations to Common PropertyJul 8, 2012
300-491Proxy AbusersProxiesJul 15, 2012
300-492When council don’t enforce bylaws against councilStrata Council; responsibilities, Bylaws; enforcementJul 22, 2012
300-493Barbeque and Smoke InvasionBalcony & Decks; Barbeques, BylawsJul 29, 2012
300-494Rental DisclosureRentals and rental bylawsAug 5, 2012
300-495The First AGM of the Strata CorporationAnnual General Meeting; First AGMAug 12, 2012
300-496Limited Access AlterationsAlterationAug 19, 2012
300-497What Constitutes a Significant Change?AlterationAug 26, 2012
300-498What Constitutes an emergency?Spending Authority, Repair & Maintenance; EmergenciesSep 2, 2012
300-499What Does a Depreciation Report Really Cost?Depreciation ReportsSep 9, 2012
300-500What Does Risk Tolerance Mean?Depreciation ReportsSep 16, 2012
300-501500 ColumnsGeneral InformationSep 23, 2012
300-502Proxies for SectionsSections, ProxiesSep 30, 2012
300-503Who Makes Insurance Decisions?InsuranceOct 7, 2012
300-504Selling Your Strata LotBuying & SellingOct 14, 2012
300-505What does the privacy officer do?PrivacyOct 21, 2012
300-506Corporate Suites: Do rentals Apply?Rentals and Rental BylawsOct 28, 2012
300-507Rules Apply to Common Property, not Strata LotsRulesNov 4, 2012
300-508What’s in a Name? Problems with ProxiesProxiesNov 11, 2012
300-509Replacing the PipingRepair & Maintenance; PipingNov 18, 2012
300-510Borrowing MoneyFinances; Borrowing MoneyNov 25, 2012
300-511Bylaw Amendments for Mixed Use BuildingsBylaws; Commercial StratasDec 2, 2012
300-512Service Lines and StrataRepair & Maintenance; Repair of Common PropertyDec 9, 2012
300-513Electric VehiclesElectric Vehicles;, ParkingDec 16, 2012
300-514Special Needs AlterationsAlterationsDec 19, 2012

 

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