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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 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.
How to Request Records From Your BC Strata (and What to Expect)
BC strata owners have a legal right to access key building records, but the process can be confusing. Learn what you can request, how to make a defensible request, and what to expect in return.
How BC Strata Councils Can Respond Defensibly to Owner Records Requests
Owner records requests are a recurring challenge for BC strata councils and property managers. Learn how to respond clearly and defensibly, maintain compliance with the Strata Property Act, and balance privacy with transparency.