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 Request and Understand Strata Records as a BC Condo Owner
Requesting strata records is every BC condo owner’s right, but knowing what to ask for—and how to interpret what you get—can help you spot issues and confidently participate in your community.
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.
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.
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.
Understanding Section 35 Records: A BC Strata Owner’s Guide to Accessing Building Information
Every BC strata owner has the right to access certain strata records, but many aren’t sure what’s available or how to ask. Here’s how Section 35 works, what you can actually request, and why knowing your building’s records matters for everyday strata living.
How to Request Strata Records Under Section 35: Owner’s Guide to Transparency in Your Building
Curious about your building’s finances, insurance, or council decisions? Understanding how to request strata records under Section 35 is key for BC condo owners who want clarity and transparency in their community.
What Strata Owners Should Know About Requesting Section 35 Records in BC
Current BC strata owners have the right to request a wide range of strata records under Section 35, from minutes to financials. Here’s how to make the request, what you can access, and what to expect.
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.
How to Request Strata Records in BC: A Practical Owner’s Guide
BC strata owners have a legal right to access certain building records, but the process can be confusing. This guide explains how to request strata documents under Section 35, what to expect, and tips for getting what you need.