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.
How Strata Councils Should Approve Contracts: A Defensible Process
A clear, defensible contract approval process protects strata corporations from disputes and liability. Here’s how BC strata councils and property managers can confidently tender, review, and approve contracts for repairs, maintenance, and services.