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 to Owner Records Requests: A Council Member’s Guide to Defensible Process
Records requests are routine for BC strata councils, but mishandling them can risk owner trust and legal exposure. Here’s how council members and property managers can respond to records requests the right way—without over-sharing or stonewalling.
How to Review Strata Section 35 Records During BC’s Busy Spring Market
BC buyers and realtors face a flood of listings each spring—but reviewing Section 35 records is non-negotiable. Learn which strata documents are required, what red flags to watch for, and how to make fast, informed decisions.