The Strata Concept (22:III)

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A. The Strata Property Act

The Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c 43 [SPA] is the piece of legislation that governs strata housing in British Columbia.

The sections of the SPA are divided into 17 thematic Parts. The following chart roughly summarizes the kinds of provisions found in each of the Parts:

No. Part Title Provisions Contained
1 Definitions and Interpretation Definitions of terms that are given specific meanings in this Act
2 The Strata Corporation Basic provisions about the establishment, responsibilities and governance of a strata corporation
3 The Owner Developer Responsibilities of the owner developer towards a newly established strata corporation, such as holding the first annual general meeting at which the first strata council is elected
4 Strata Corporation Governance Strata councils; contracts made on behalf of the strata corporation; annual and special general meetings; information the strata corporation must give upon request
5 Property Provisions relating to property ownership, such as strata lot boundaries and common property
6 Finances Strata corporation budget and finances, and the owners’ obligation to contribute
7 Bylaws and Rules Enactment, amendment, and enforcement of strata bylaws and rules
8 Rentals Provisions governing strata lot owners who rent their unit to tenants
9 Insurance A strata corporation’s obligation to obtain property insurance
10 Legal Proceedings and Dispute Resolution Lawsuits by or against a strata corporation
11 Sections Creation, administration, and cancellation of strata corporation sections
12 Leasehold Strata Plans Applies to strata plans situated on land leased from a government body or public authority
13 Phased Strata Plans Applies to strata plans where the strata development is constructed in phases
14 Land Titles Relates to a strata corporation depositing strata plans in the Land Title Office
15 Strata Plan Amendment and Amalgamation Relates to a strata corporation amending its strata plans
16 Cancellation of Strata Plan and Winding Up of Strata Corporation Governs the dissolution of a strata corporation
17 General Miscellaneous provisions


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