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.
How to Approve and Monitor Strata Maintenance Contracts Defensibly
Strata council members and property managers have a duty to approve and monitor maintenance contracts with care. Learn how to ensure contracts are awarded and supervised defensibly under BC law, with practical steps for record-keeping, oversight, and transparency.
Orderly Minutes, Orderly Strata: Council Strategies for Reliable Meeting Records
Defensible strata council minutes protect your council, your strata, and your owners. Learn the essentials for writing clear, accurate, and compliant minutes that preserve institutional memory and satisfy the Strata Property Act.