The complete library for strata management in the Lower Mainland.
Four authoritative guides, written by the team that has managed Lower Mainland strata corporations since 1984. Plain-language answers to the questions councils, owners, and developers actually ask — grounded in current BC legislation.
Strata management is complex. Finding clear answers shouldn’t be.
British Columbia’s strata sector touches one in three homes in the Lower Mainland, but the public information is fragmented across dozens of statutes, regulations, and tribunal decisions. Councils are volunteers. First-time owners receive bylaws written for lawyers. Developers handle disclosure statements once a project, not weekly.
We wrote these guides as the resource we wish every new client had on day one — a single place that explains the rules, the choices, and the trade-offs of running a strata corporation in BC, current as of 2026.
Start with the pillar that matches your question.
The Complete Guide to Strata Management in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
Fundamentals: what a strata management company actually does, how to evaluate one, and the responsibilities of owners and council members in BC.
- What a strata management company does
- How to choose the right firm
- First-time strata owner essentials
- Strata Council 101
- Full-service vs. financial-only
- Realistic 2026 fee benchmarks
Navigating BC Strata Legislation: Bylaws, Compliance, and Regulatory Changes
A plain-language guide to the Strata Property Act, Bill 35, the new depreciation report rules, and the legislation reshaping BC stratas in 2026.
- Strata Property Act in plain language
- Bill 35 & rental restrictions
- Updating your strata bylaws
- 2026 depreciation report deadline
- Strata insurance landscape
- Short-term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO)
Strata Building Maintenance and Financial Planning: Protecting Your Investment
Seasonal maintenance, reserve fund planning, financial statement literacy, and how to manage rising construction costs without surprise special levies.
- Seasonal maintenance checklist
- Reading strata financial statements
- Reserve fund planning in BC
- Managing construction cost inflation
- Roof anchors & safety compliance
- Special levies vs. reserve funding
Strata Community Living: Conflict Resolution, Communication, and Owner Engagement
The human side of strata life: dispute resolution at the Civil Resolution Tribunal, productive council meetings, AGM preparation, and bylaw conflict.
- Resolving disputes & the CRT
- Running effective council meetings
- Communication tools & portals
- AGM preparation guide
- Noise, pets, and parking disputes
- Building stronger communities
Different roles. Same need: a clear, current answer.
Strata council members
Volunteers responsible for budgets, bylaws, and decisions that affect every owner. Start with Pillar 01 then dive into Pillar 02 for compliance.
Strata owners & tenants
Trying to understand your strata fee, your rights, or a dispute with the corporation. Start with Pillar 01 for fundamentals or Pillar 04 for community issues.
Property developers
Preparing disclosure statements, hand-overs, or first AGMs. The depreciation report and reserve-funding rules in Pillars 02 and 03 are your priorities.