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*Check the ''Strata Property Act'' available at [http://www.bclaws.ca www.bclaws.ca]. Click on “Statutes and Regulations” and then on “S” in the alphabetical list; scroll down to the name of the Act and click on it. You can also get a copy of the Act from Crown Publications in Victoria at 250.387.6409 or toll free at 1.800.663.6105. Its website is [http://www.crownpub.bc.ca www.crownpub.bc.ca]. Some libraries also have copies of BC laws. Make sure you also get a copy of any amendments to the Act and the Regulations. | *Check the ''Strata Property Act'' available at [http://www.bclaws.ca www.bclaws.ca]. Click on “Statutes and Regulations” and then on “S” in the alphabetical list; scroll down to the name of the Act and click on it. You can also get a copy of the Act from Crown Publications in Victoria at 250.387.6409 or toll free at 1.800.663.6105. Its website is [http://www.crownpub.bc.ca www.crownpub.bc.ca]. Some libraries also have copies of BC laws. Make sure you also get a copy of any amendments to the Act and the Regulations. | ||
*Study the bylaws and rules for any condo project you are interested in. | *Study the bylaws and rules for any condo project you are interested in. | ||
*The | *The Government of BC has a new [http://www.gov.bc.ca/strata strata housing website] with information for strata owners, strata residents and strata council members. This website provides basic information on: [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=4E77455DEFAB4D1DA118FEA737C6300F&title=Living%20in%20a%20Strata living in a strata], [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=4898D88A4F8649F59F7C84D9C496873E different kinds of strata], [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=5E860FC0848E48E98DFB08D0FBE3FC30 operating a strata] (roles and responsibilities, meetings and voting, bylaws & rules, finances & insurance, repairs & maintenance including depreciation reports) resolving strata disputes, renting in a strata, the role of government, [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=E9C78FD1A3C24148A8D6AE83A8CBF883 strata legislation], legislative updates and additional help and support including [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=9EFCEEF51ED840549CB312B6CFFAFB2222 strata associations]. | ||
*Check the website of the Condominium Home Owners Association of BC at [http://www.choa.bc.ca www.choa.bc.ca]. | *Check the website of the Condominium Home Owners Association of BC at [http://www.choa.bc.ca www.choa.bc.ca]. | ||
*The ''Condominium Manual'' by Mike Mangan is available at public libraries. It has a detailed explanation of condos. Its website ([http://www.CondoManual.ca www.CondoManual.ca]) also has temporary free access. | *The ''Condominium Manual'' by Mike Mangan is available at public libraries. It has a detailed explanation of condos. Its website ([http://www.CondoManual.ca www.CondoManual.ca]) also has temporary free access. | ||
