The SearchStrata blog
Your guide to navigating strata document analysis, condo due diligence, and the Canadian real estate market. Learn how to spot red flags, understand financials, and make confident buying decisions.
These articles are general information about BC strata and home-buying, current as of each post's publication date — not legal, financial, or tax advice. Verify current rules and consult a qualified professional before acting.
Responding Defensibly to Owner Requests for Strata Records: Council’s Role in Upholding Transparency
Strata council members face growing scrutiny around records access and privacy. Learn the essentials of responding to owner requests for strata records, from timing and scope to practical documentation tips, so your council stays compliant and defensible.
Responding to Owner Records Requests: A Council Member’s Defensible Playbook
When BC strata owners request access to records, council and property managers must follow a clear, legal process. Here’s how to handle owner records requests defensibly—from timelines to document redactions, and maintaining trust and compliance.
Preserving Your Strata’s Institutional Memory: How to Build and Maintain a Living Council Binder
A well-maintained council binder is your strata council’s best insurance against lost knowledge, missed deadlines, and decision-making confusion. Here’s how to create and sustain an organized, living record that outlasts any one council term.
How to Handle Section 35 Records Requests Defensibly as a Strata Council
Section 35 of BC’s Strata Property Act sets out clear rules for owner records requests. Learn how council members and property managers can respond promptly, protect privacy, and document requests for the strata’s long-term protection.