Starting May 1, 2022, license plate validation decals will no longer be required on B.C. vehicles. For years, strata corporations have relied on the decals to determine if a vehicle is insured. Many strata corporations have bylaws that require vehicles be insured or have a storage policy in place. Moving forward, we recommend that on … Continued
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As the summer months in the Lower Mainland continue to get hotter and hotter, strata corporations are receiving more requests from Residents to install air conditioner and heat pump units. There are four key considerations the strata must review before allowing these systems to be installed. Change of use resolution Per Section 71 of The … Continued
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Effective December 20, 2021, the Province extended strata corporations’ ability to hold electronic meetings, without a strata bylaw, beyond December 31, 2021. This new extension will be in effect until December 31, 2022, unless the COVID-19 Related Measures Act is repealed before then. Thus, strata corporations are encouraged to adopt strata bylaws allowing electronic meetings … Continued
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As of August 1, 2021, the Real Estate Council of British Columbia (“RECBC”) and B.C.’s Office of the Superintendent of Real Estate (“OSRE”) integrated with the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA), to become the sole regulator for real estate professionals. This change now means that there is a single regulator of B.C.’s financial services sector … Continued
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As of July 9, 2021, BC Reg 181/2021 permits all stratas in British Columbia to conduct remote meetings, including council, annual and special general meetings, until December 31, 2021, regardless of strata bylaws. When the pandemic hit, the Province, under the Emergency Order and COVID-19 Related Measures Act, allowed strata corporations to hold both Council … Continued
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Spring is in the air! As the days get longer and the weather improves, it’s time to start thinking about spring cleaning and maintenance that may affect your Strata Lot. Patio, Decks and Balconies Most patios, are limited common property (LCP), meaning that it is the home Owner’s responsibility to take care of day to … Continued
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The 2020 Provincial Election is now upon us with the election just a few short weeks away. Within days of an election being called, disputes invariably begin to arise regarding the displaying of election signs in windows and on balconies by Residents. Many stratas have bylaws that place strict restrictions on what can be put … Continued
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At the end of June of 2020, we published an article addressing the issue of insurance referral fees and whether or not Wynford received referral bonuses or other types of referral compensation. Does The Wynford Group receive referral fees? No. As we mentioned previously, The Wynford Group does not receive “referral fees”, kickbacks, or any other remuneration related … Continued
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A recent article posted by the BC Government addressed rising insurance costs for strata owners. In the article there is reference to “end[ing] the practice of referral fees between insurers or insurance brokers and property managers or other third parties”. Does The Wynford Group Receive “Referral Fees”? No. The Wynford Group does not receive “referral … Continued
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As many of you are aware, winters in British Columbia are cold and flu season… and this year, we have an additional risk: Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The news media has been very quick to share news of this virus from its original outbreak to its spread. The Wynford Group, as managing agents for the … Continued
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