Bill 44: Changes To Rental & Age Restriction Bylaws, Plus The Ability To Hold Electronic Meetings Without The Need For A Bylaw
Webinar: Bill 44: Electronic Voting at General Meetings
Date: Feb 28, 2023
Speaker: Veronica Franco, Partner, Clark Wilson
Sponsor: Premium Fence
Archived VIDEO RECORDING of this webinar
Presentation SLIDES
Webinar: Bill 44: Age Restriction Bylaws
Date: Feb. 21, 2023
Speaker: Paul Mendes, Partner. Lesperance Mendes
Sponsor: CWB Maxium Financial
Due to technical difficulties a video recording of the presentation is not available.
Presentation SLIDES
Webinar: Bill 44 – How Strata Corporations Will Manage Rentals
Date: Feb. 14, 2023
Speaker: Lisa Mackie, Partner. Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP & Tony Gioventu, Executive Director, CHOA
Sponsor: Power Strata
Archived VIDEO RECORDING of this webinar
Presentation SLIDES
- CHOA Information Release – Nov 21, 2022: BC GOVERNMENT PROPOSES LEGISLATION THAT BANS STRATA CORPORATIONS FROM PROHIBITING RENTALS and accompanying letter to all BC MLA offices
- Clark Wilson LLP: Building and Strata Statutes Amendment Act
Valuable Links
- Strata Housing – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
- COVID-19 information for strata housing – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
- COVID-19 links for strata housing – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
- Changes to strata legislation – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
- Government of BC Housing and Tenancy website
- “BC’s Restart: A plan to bring us back together” website
What’s Happening
Building Electrification Upgrade Conference
There are significant changes ahead for energy use, conversions and electrification of buildings. Join CHOA October 11th in-person or online for the Building Electrification Upgrade Conference at the Italian Cultural Centre. Visit: www.choa.bc.ca/seminars
2023
Sept 24 – 30
- Condo Smarts: 300-1062 Strata Prohibits EV Charging
Sept 17 – 23
- Condo Smarts: 300-1061 Hot Water Boilers
Sept 10 – 16
- Condo Smarts: 300-1060 Damages to the Building
Sept 3 – 9
- Condo Smarts: 300-1059 Barbeque Risks
Aug 27 – Sept 2
- Condo Smarts: 300-1058 Alteration Problems
Aug 20 – 26
- Condo Smarts: 300-1057 What are the average strata fees?
Aug 13 – 19
Aug 6 – 12
- Condo Smarts: 300-1055 Fair allocation of costs
July 30 – Aug 5
- Condo Smarts: 300-1054 Surveillance to Enforce Bylaws
July 23 – July 29
- Condo Smarts: 300-1053 Do it yourself services
July 16 – 22
July 9 – 15
- Condo Smarts: 300-1051 Before you sell your unit!
July 2 – July 8
- Condo Smarts: 300-1050 Unauthorized purchases
June 25 – July 1
- City of Vancouver: FREE ENERGY AND CARBON REPORTING SUPPORT FOR MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS
- Condo Smarts: 300-1049 The danger of restrictive bylaws
June 18 – 24
- Condo Smarts: 300-1048 Failing windup results in major repairs
June 11 – 17
- Condo Smarts: 300-1047 Who pays? Installing a Charging Station
June 4 – 10
- Condo Smarts: 300-1046 Types Costing Allocations
May 28 – June 3
- Condo Smarts: 300-1045 Are age bylaws enforceable any longer?
May 21 – 27
- Condo Smarts: 300-1044 Bill 22 and Electric Vehicles
May 14 – 20
- Condo Smarts: 300-1043 Age Bylaws
May 7 – 13
April 30 – May 6
- May 1, 2023 – EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: BC GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO THE STRATA PROPERTY REGULATIONS, EXPANDING EXEMPTIONS TO 55+ bylaws
- May 1, 2023, Order-in-Council 0276-2023 – Changes to Strata Property Regulation expand exemptions to 55+ bylaws
- Condo Smarts: 300-1041 Warranty Claims on New Construction
April 23 – 29
SURVEY: CHOA Educational Program Review: CHOA is evaluating how we deliver our Education Program. What would your ideal seminar look like? Do you prefer in-person or online seminars? What day of the week or time of day works best for you? Let us know your thoughts so we can develop a valuable Fall 2023 Education Program. Please note the survey closes on Sunday, April 30th. Click HERE to complete the survey. Thank you.
- Condo Smarts: 300-1040 27042023 Electric Vehicle Charging Amendments (choa.bc.ca)
April 16 – 22
- Condo Smarts: 300-1039 13042023 Age Restriction Amendment
April 9 – 15
- Condo Smarts: 300-1038 06042023 How do we revote on a Bylaw Amendment
April 2 – 8
- Condo Smarts: 300-1037 06042023 Insurance Special Levy
March 26 – April 1
- Condo Smarts: 300-1036 30032023 Exclusive Communication Agreements
March 19 – 25
- CHOA SEMINARS START! Don’t delay, register now. Visit the SEMINARS page for course outlines and registration information
March 12 – 18
- Condo Smarts: Electric vehicles – 300-1035
March 5 – 11
- Condo Smarts: Proxy Limitations – 300-1034
February 26 – March 6
- Condo Smarts: Federal Underused Housing Tax Regulations for Strata Corporation Caretaker and Guest Suites – 300-1033
February 19 – 25
- Condo Smarts: Strata Property Liens – 300-1032
February 12 – 18
- Condo Smarts: Do Condos file tax returns? – 300-1031
February 5 – 11
- Condo Smarts: Contracting Services – 300-1030
January 29 – February 4
- Condo Smarts: New Regulations coming into effect – 300-1029
Jan 22 – 28
- Jan 24, 2023: The Province has introduced legislative amendments increasing the minimum amount that developers and strata corporations are required to contribute to a CRF, from 5% to at least 10% of the annual operating expenses every year. These changes will take effect on Nov. 1, 2023.
The Province has also enacted changes to the Form B Information Certificate. Effective April 1, 2023 a summary of the strata corporation’s insurance coverage must be included in the Form B.
More information:
OIC 0031-2023 – These regulatory amendments complete the changes executed under Bill 44 that apply to rentals and age restrictions.
OIC 0032-2023 – This OIC reflects the changes to CRF contributions and Form B Information Certificates introduced earlier today.
Jan 8 – 14
- Condo Smarts: 300-1025 Who’s Responsible?
2022
Dec 18 – 24
- Condo Smarts: 300-1024 Consequences of Bylaw Amendments
Dec 11 – 17
- Condo Smarts: 300-1023 How Rental Bylaws Change under Bill 44
Dec 4 – 10
- Condo Smarts: 300-1022 Age Restriction Changes
Nov 27 – Dec 3
- Condo Smarts: 300-1021 Changes to Strata Rentals
Nov 20 – 26
- Condo Smarts: 300-1020 General Meeting Defects
Nov 13 – 19
- Condo Smarts: 300-1019 What Bylaws Really Apply?
Nov 6 – 12
- Condo Smarts: 300-1018 Investments
Oct 30 – Nov 5
- Condo Smarts: 300-1017 Voting Bylaws Not Enforceable
Oct 23-29
Attention: Whistler and Squamish area residents
EV Charging for Sea to Sky Apartments and Condos
Need help navigating the process of installing EV charging stations in your residential building with multiple owners? Get your questions answered, learn about step-by-step resources and available rebates at a free webinar, hosted by the District of Squamish and Resort Municipality of Whistler.Date: October 26, 2022
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.For more information visit: electricseatosky.ca
To register visit: Zoom Webinar Registration.- Condo Smarts: 300-1016 The Legacy of Pets During COVID
Oct. 16-22
- Condo Smarts: 300-1015 Eligible Voters at General Meetings
Oct. 9-15
- Condo Smarts: 300-1014 Winterizing Buildings
Oct. 2 – 8
- Condo Smarts: 300-1013 Limiting Service Pets
Sept. 25 – Oct 1
- Condo Smarts: 300-1012 Accumulated strata fees
Sept 18 – 24
- Condo Smarts: 300-1011 What types of alterations need strata permission?
- UPDATED CHOA Bulletin: 600-007 What to know about: The Essentials for Strata Administration
- UPDATED CHOA Bulletin: 400-500 Guidelines for Strata Council Meetings and Communications
Sept 11 – 17
- Condo Smarts: 300-1010 Major Projects: Is Bonding Worth the Investment?
- UPDATED CHOA Bulletin: 600-011 What you need to know about: Election Signs and Canvassing
Sept 4 – 10
- Condo Smarts: 300-1009 Electric Vehicle Charging in Complex Properties
Aug 28 – Sept 3
- Condo Smarts: 300-1008 Fees for Forms
Aug 21 – 27
- Condo Smarts: 300-1007 Bylaw Updates and Election Laws
Aug 14 – 20
- Condo Smarts: 300-1006 Council Fraud
Aug 7 – 13
- Condo Smarts: 300-1005 Cost Sharing in Air Space Parcels
July 31 – Aug 6
- Condo Smarts: 300-1004 Accommodation & Accessibility
July 24 – 30
- Condo Smarts: 300-1003 Who Pays When the Strata Damages a Unit?
- SURVEY: IDENTIFYING ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES IN MULTI-UNIT RESIDENCES: Accessibility and accommodation in multi-unit residences are critical and vital issues for people with disabilities/disabled people. As part of our ongoing research into identifying accessible features in multi-unit residences in BC, please help us by providing information about your building. Please note the survey closes on August 12, 2022. CLICK HERE to complete the survey.
July 17 – 23
- Condo Smarts: 300-1002 Interest on Contingency Reserve Funds
July 10 – 16
- Condo Smarts: 300-1001 Who’s on Council?
July 3 – 9
June 26 – July 2
- Condo Smarts: 300-999 Owners, Tenants, Occupant Responsibilities
June 19 – 25
- Condo Smarts: 300-998 Buyers beware and ask questions
June 12 – 18
- NEW! CHOA Bulletin 400-515 Insurance Decals and Parking Bylaws: How does the termination of license decals affect our parking bylaws?
- NEW! CHOA Bulletin 400-516 Form B: Information Certificate Disclosure Requirements
- NEW! CHOA Bulletin 200-260 Civil Resolution Tribunal – 6 years of Resolving Strata Property Disputes
- Condo Smarts:300-997 Air Conditioning: Health Implications
- Vancouver Magazine: Strata Squeeze: Could Florida’s Condo Collapse Happen in Vancouver?
June 5 – 11
- Condo Smarts: 300-996 Proxy Wars
May 29 – June 4
- Condo Smarts: 300-995 Record Keeping
May 22 – 28
- Condo Smarts: 300-994 License Decals
- REMINDER: NOTICE OF CHOA AGM
TUESDAY MAY 31, 2022
7:00pm PST
To be held via Zoom
– Please CLICK HERE for the AGM Notice, Agenda, Annual Report 2021, Proxy and Call for Director Nominations
– CHOA Board Nominees 2022
May 15 – 21
- Condo Smarts: 300-993 Solar Panels
May 8 – 14
- Condo Smarts: 300-992 Too many pets
May 1 – 7
- Condo Smarts: 300-991 Special levy conflict: How small issues become costly
- Don’t forget to register for next weeks CHOA seminar – Session #3: The Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT). For information visit our SEMINARS PAGE
April 24 – 30
- Condo Smarts: 300-990 Pre sales purchases
- Don’t forget to register for next weeks CHOA seminar – Session #2: Bylaw & Rule Enforcement. For information visit our SEMINARS PAGE
April 17 – 23
- Condo Smarts: 300-989 Council decision making
- Don’t forget to register fr next weeks CHOA seminar – session #1: An In-depth Look Into Major Council Decisions and Common Scenarios. For information visit our SEMINARS PAGE
April 10 – 16
- Condo Smarts: 300-988 What is a significant change?
April 3 – 9
- NOTICE OF CHOA AGM
TUESDAY MAY 31, 2022
7:00pm PST
To be held via Zoom
Please CLICK HERE for the AGM Notice, Agenda, Annual Report 2021, Proxy and Call for Director Nominations - Condo Smarts: 300-987 Are Audits Required by the Act?
March 27 – April 2
- Condo Smarts: 300-986 Preventing fraud in a strata
- ANNOUCING CHOA’s Spring Education Program – Welcome to our “Virtual Condo Classroom”
Focused on strata council decision making these sessions will be presented online via Zoom, with both daytime and evening registration options for the convenience of attendees. Developed to assist strata councils, property managers, owners and tenants these sessions will assist attendees with the general operation and management of their strata corporations.Topics include:
Session #1: An In-depth Look Into Major Council Decisions and Common Scenarios
Session #2: Bylaw & Rule Enforcement
Session #3: The Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT)For a detailed course outline and registration information please visit the seminars page on the CHOA website
March 20 – 26
- Condo Smarts: 300 985 How are council members paid?
March 13 – 19
March 6 – 12
- Condo Smarts: 300-983 Buyer Beware
February 27 – March 5
- Condo Smarts: 300-982 Transfer of alteration agreements
- As part of the Climate Emergency Action Plan the City of Vancouver has committed to achieving a 50% reduction in buildings carbon pollution by 2030. Following direction from Council, City staff have drafted recommendations for initial carbon pollution regulations for existing commercial and multi-family buildings as well as a roadmap that envisions a broader set of future regulatory actions.
The City of Vancouver needs your help. Multi-Family Building Owners and Property Managers are invited to the City’s Draft Carbon Pollution Regulations and Roadmap consultation sessions on March 23, 2022 – 1:30- 3pm; AND March 31 2022 – 10:30 – 12:00pm. For more information please see the below noted invitation:
• Consultation Invitation re: Draft Carbon Pollution Regulations for Multi-Family Buildings
February 20 – 26, 2022
- Condo Smarts: 300-981 Levy payment penalties
February 13 – 19, 2022
- Condo Smarts: 300-980 Distributing wind up funds
February 6 – 12, 2022
- Condo Smarts: 300-979 What is undue hardship?
- For more information on accommodation in a strata corporation please see CHOA Guide: Accessibility in Strata Developments: What Does the Human Rights Code Require?“
- Registration reminder: Don’t forget to register for next weeks “Tuesday Lunch & Learn with CHOA” webinar where we will be discussing “Pets, Pet Bylaws and the Human Rights Code“. To register visit Seminars | CHOA
January 30 – February 5, 2022
- Condo Smarts: 300-978 What is grandfathering?
- The next “Tuesday Lunch & Learn with CHOA” webinar will be Feb 15th where we will discuss Pets, Pet Bylaws and The BC Human Rights Code. Registration will open one week prior and will be announced using our eUpdate subscription service. Not a subscriber? Sign up today – visit: eUpdate | CHOA
January 23 – 29, 2022
- Condo Smarts: 300-977 Management Fees & Increases
- The Office of the Information and Privacy Officer (OIPC) has updated the privacy guide for strata corporations: Privacy guidelines for strata corporations and strata agents (January 2022)
January 16 – 22, 2022
- Condo Smarts: 300-976 Majority votes for major expenses
- People’s Law School – Free Webinar: Join CHOA’s executive director Tony Gioventu and lawyer Lisa Mackie, from Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP as they discuss living in a strata Feb 24, 2022 at 12:00noon PST. To register for the “Strata Living in British Columbia: Town Hall Edition” webinar please visit the People Law School registration page at: Webinar Registration – Zoom
January 9 – 15, 2022
- Winter 2021 Strata-Sphere
- Condo Smarts: 300-975 Balcony Damages
January 2 – 8, 2022
- Condo Smarts: 300-974 Common errors strata councils and managers can avoid
December 26, 2021 – January 1, 2022
- Holiday Closure: Kindly note the CHOA offices will be closed as of the end of the work day Wed. December 22nd and will reopen Tuesday January 4th, 2022.
December 19 – December 25, 2021
- NEW! December 20, 2021 – Strata Remote Meetings Update: Effective December 20, 2021 the Province extended strata corporations’ ability to hold electronic meetings, without a strata bylaw, beyond December 31, 2021. This new extension will be in effect until December 31, 2022 unless the COVID-19 Related Measures Act is repealed before then. Thus, strata corporations are encouraged to adopt strata bylaws allowing electronic meetings if they wish to continue having that option.Updated strata housing information related to the Province’s Restart Plan and COVID-19 is also available at: COVID-19 information for strata housing
- Holiday Closure: Kindly note the CHOA offices will be closed as of the end of the work day Wed. December 22nd and will reopen Tuesday January 4th, 2022.
- Condo Smarts: 300‐973 Inform or Notice, What’s the difference?
December 12 – 18, 2021
- Condo Smarts: 300-972 Sub metering of utilities
December 5 – 11, 2021
- Condo Smarts: 300-971 Owners Fees for Services
- December 9th – Money laundering is an issue in British Columbia and throughout Canada. As part of Homes for B.C.: A 30-Point Plan for Housing Affordability, B.C.’s government launched a registry of information on beneficial owners of land to end hidden ownership in B.C. real estate. The Land Owner Transparency Registry (LOTR), which launched in November 2020, is the first-of-its kind in Canada. For more information please see the following resources:
- https://landtransparency.ca/policy-help/ for policy help
- https://www.gov.bc.ca/landownertransparency for enforcement information and resources regarding interpretation
- https://landtransparency.ca/news subscribe to receive emails with the most recent updates
- Information bulletin
- December 7th – Real Estate Consultation Launch. BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) has launched its consultation process to determine the parameters of a legislated cooling-off period for resale properties and newly built home sales, and to examine the merits of other potential new consumer protection measures. For more information visit the BCFSA website: Real Estate Consultation Launch | BCFSA
- December 6th – The Special Committee to Review the Personal Information Protection Act released its report today which is available on the Committee’s website, along with a media release: www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/pipa
November 28 – December 4, 2021
- Condo Smarts: 300-970 Form F & B Rush Fees
November 21 – 27, 2021
- Condo Smarts: 300-969 Converting our strata
- Join us in the “Condo Classroom” as we tackle Insurance and Risk Management. For course details and registration information please visit our Seminars page
November 14 – 20, 2021
- Condo Smarts: 300‐968 Common vs Limited Common Property
- City of Vancouver & Vancouver Coastal Health — Lunchtime open Q&A sessions — Operating Permit program
Event description:
This live Q&A session about Operating Permits (water systems) is for building owners, equipment owners, service providers and design professionals. Staff from the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority will answer questions about requirements for cooling towers, evaporative condensers, decorative water features, building water treatment systems, and rainwater harvesting systems. vancouver.ca/operating-permitSessions: Please feel free to sign up for any one of four sessions:Wednesday, November 17, 12 noon: webex.com/vancouver/j.php?RGID=r3b52fc44ee3bf224982f9c38ca56fbb6- Tuesday, November 23, 12 noon: webex.com/vancouver/j.php?RGID=rfbfbea02bb42514eb6b40504938a2377
- Thursday, December 2, 12 noon: webex.com/vancouver/j.php?RGID=rdc431c4d14d93572e5bd4364a221f10d
- Tuesday, December 14, 12 noon: webex.com/vancouver/j.php?RGID=rd55f663c3294417982748958f40225f6
November 7 – 13, 2021
- Nov. 9, 2021 is our last weekday “Bylaw Toolbox” seminar. This seminar will focus on the essential and optional bylaws for larger strata corporations, sections, air space parcels and mixed use strata corporation. For more information and to register for a seminar please visit our Seminars page
- Condo Smarts: 300-967 Rentals and accommodations: The times they are a changing
October 31 – November 6, 2021
- Nov. 2, 2021 marks the continuation of CHOA’s “Bylaw Toolbox” series of seminars. This week we will focus on the essential and optional bylaws for town houses and small apartments. For more information and to register for a seminar please visit our Seminars page
- Condo Smarts: 300-966 Authorized Contingency Expenses
October 24 – 30, 2021
- Oct 26th marks the start of CHOA’s “Bylaw Toolbox” series of seminars. These seminars will examine the essential and optional bylaws that will support your strata operations and management. For more information and to register for a seminar please visit our Seminars page
- Condo Smarts: 300-965 Water Sustainability Act
- We have received several questions regarding the ability of strata corporations to continue to conduct remote meetings in the new year. As you may know, BC Reg 181/2021, under the COVID-19 Related Measures Act, extended a strata corporations ability to conduct remote meetings, including annual and special general meetings, until December 31, 2021.
October 21st the Province announced that it intends to introduce legislation enabling government to extend key COVID-19 orders beyond Dec. 31, 2021 due to the ongoing fourth wave of the pandemic. The Information Bulletin is available here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021AG0157-002002
We note that the intention to introduce a bill is not a guarantee that the legislation will pass or that any specific orders under the COVID-19 Related Measures Act will be extended. However, government is aware of the need for strata corporations to continue conducting necessary business safely. We want to ensure that strata partners are aware of the latest updates regarding the COVID-19 orders and we will provide further updates if and when they become available.Updated strata housing information related to the Province’s Restart Plan and COVID-19 is also available at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/strata-housing/covid-19-and-strata-housing/covid-19-information-for-strata-housing.
October 17 – 23, 2021
- NEW CHOA Bulletin: 600-016 Groundwater Licensing Required by March 1, 2022
- Condo Smarts: 300-964 Directing a strata council
September 2021
- Condo Smarts (Sept 23, 2021): 300-960 Vaccine Passports
- Condo Smarts (Sept. 9, 2021): 300-958 Masks and vaccine cards
- Provincial Health Order: Face Covering (COVID-19) – September 2, 2021