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Seminars & Webinars

CHOA is proud to offer a comprehensive educational program across British Columbia. We deliver seminars and webinars that provide attendees with practical information and resources. Our presentations are written and delivered by knowledgeable strata professionals designed to assist strata councils, owners and other interested people with the administration and operations of a strata corporation.

2023 SPRING EDUCATION PROGRAM
CONDO CLASSROOM

This program has been developed to assist strata councils, property managers, owners and tenants in the general operation and management of their strata corporations.

These sessions will be presented in-person and via Zoom.
They will not be recorded and will not be posted to the CHOA web site or YouTube Channel.

REGISTRATION FEE
IN-PERSON seminar: $60 per person ($57.14 + $2.86) Seminar fee includes all three sessions and lunch.
ZOOM seminar: $15 per person ($14.29 + $0.71 GST) per meeting

ONLINE REGISTRATION

IN-PERSON SEMINAR
To register online for an in-person seminar
please CLICK HERE
ZOOM SEMINAR
To register online for a zoom seminar
please CLICK HERE

MANUAL REGISTRATION
To manually register for either an in-person or online seminar please complete this PDF FORM and follow the registration directions as outlined on the form. Please call 604-584-2462 ext. 2 / 1-877-353-2462 ext. 2 or email info@choa.bc.ca if you have any questions.

TOPICS
A review of recent legislative updates will occur as part of the onsite seminars.

SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 3
Insurance and Risk Management Collections Financial Management

Understanding:

  • The insurance requirements of the Act for strata corporations, sections, owners, landlords and tenants.
  • What the strata corporation must insure: common property, fixtures, assets.
  • The minimum coverage for perils such as fire, flood, water escape, and the optional perils such as Director and Officer coverage and earthquake claims.
  • The requirements and options of insurance for commercial strata lots, sections, joint use facilities and Air Space Parcels.
  • How to determine when a claim is filed on the strata corporation insurance.
  • How to determine if an owner is responsible for a strata corporation deductible if a claim is filed.
  • If the amount of the damages is below the deductible of the corporation, who pays and who is responsible for the claims.
  • The importance of communication and information for home owners and landlords buying insurance.

 

  • Properly calculating strata fees and special levies.
  • Creating a monthly receivables report to segregate all expenses for collections procedures and the council decision making process for managing collections, including; 1.Bylaw enforcement, 2.  Damages, 3. Insurance deductibles, 4. Work Orders
  • The sequence of collecting fines, penalties, user fees, damages and insurance deductibles through the CRT and how to register the debts for collection.
  • Options for collecting unpaid fees, penalties and costs.
  • Demand notice of payment.
  • Understanding the difference between charges that may result in a lien or those that require a decision from the CRT or the courts.
  • When to seek legal assistance.
  • Using the Form F Payment Certificate for collections and how debts may be applied.

Understanding:

  • How common expenses are calculated and applying the Schedule of Unit Entitlement.
  • How the annual operating budget is developed and proposed for the Annual
    General Meeting.
  • How a budget may be amended by majority vote at the Annual General Meeting.
  • How a strata corporation determines CRF contributions.
  • How a Special Levy is approved for specified projects.
    • The requirements of the Act to meet the conditions for an enforceable special levy
    approved by ¾ vote at a general meeting.
  • How an insurance deductible is issued by council without the need for a ¾ vote.
  • How each fund is accounted for and reported as part of the Annual General Meeting.
  • How the strata corporation establishes investments for reserve funds or special levies and the proceeds of interest.
  • The annual taxation reporting
    requirements.

TIMES & LOCATIONS

IN-PERSON SEMINARS (includes all three sessions and lunch)
Time:  9:00am – 3:00pm (except where indicated below)
Vancouver Sat. April 01, 2023 Italian Cultural Centre 3075 Slocan St
Surrey Sat. April 22, 2023 Sunrise Banquet & Conference Centre 5640-188th St
Abbotsford Thurs. April 27, 2023 Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre 36035 North Parallel Rd
Kamloops Tues. May 09, 2023 Coast Conference Centre 1250 Rogers Way
Kelowna Wed. May 10, 2023 Ramada Hotel  & Conference Centre 2170 Harvey Ave
Penticton Thurs. May 11, 2023 Penticton Trade & Convention Centre 273 Power St
*Nelson Fri. May 12, 2023 Hume Hotel 422 Vernon St
*Cranbrook Sat. May 13, 2023 St Eugene Resort 7777 Mission Rd
Victoria Tues. May 16, 2023 Royal Colwood Golf Course 629 Goldstream Ave
Courtenay Wed. May 17, 2023 Crown Isle Resort 399 Clubhouse Dr
Nanaimo Thurs. May 18, 2023 Nanaimo Golf Club 2800 Highland Blvd
* Note: New date from what was originally advertised. 
ZOOM SEMINARS
**Session 1 ONLINE ZOOM SEMINAR Tues. March 21, 2023 12:00pm – 1:30pm PT
  Tues. May 30, 2023 7:00pm -8:30pm PT
     
**Session 2 ONLINE ZOOM SEMINAR Tues. March 28, 2023 12:00pm – 1:30pm PT
  Wed. May 31, 2023 7:00pm -8:30pm PT
     
**Session 3 ONLINE ZOOM SEMINAR Tues. April 4, 2023 12:00pm – 1:30pm PT
  Thurs. June 1, 2023 7:00pm -8:30pm PT
** The single session as indicated will be presented

 

If you have any questions about Zoom or require assistance with joining a meeting
please visit the ZOOM FAQ page.


WEBINAR SERIES: Tuesday Lunch & Learn Live with CHOA

Time: 12:00noon to 1:00pm PST

Periodically CHOA will be bringing together industry experts to discuss the many issues affecting BC’s strata community. Written and presented to assist strata councils, strata managers, owners, contractors, service providers and industry partners these webinars will be conducted using Zoom webinar and are free to attend.

Each webinar will be announced using our eUpdate subscription service and registration will open approximately one week prior to the scheduled date of the webinar. If you don’t already subscribe to our free eUpdate newsletter, do so today at www.choa.bc.ca/eupdate

DATE TOPIC REGISTRATION
 

There are currently no “Lunch and Learn Live with CHOA” webinars planned 

 

ARCHIVED WEBINARS

To view the archived webinars and presentation slides please CLICK HERE

 
 

 

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We gratefully acknowledge the support and partnership of BC Housing in research and support for consumers.

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