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BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing takes leadership in supporting local governments, not-for-profit organizations and residents to build vibrant and healthy communities that are well governed, liveable, safe, economically resilient, and socially and environmentally responsible; and provides British Columbians with access to more affordable, safe and appropriate housing through policy and programs, technical codes and standards, and services for landlords and tenants. ​

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Resolving Strata Disputes

Learn about how strata disputes can be resolved: within the strata corporation, through arbitration, or by going to court. Learn also about the Civil Resolution Tribunal, the first-ever online tribunal for strata ...
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Renting, Buying and Selling Strata

Learn more about renting in stratas: some stratas may restrict your ability to rent out your property. What are the legal requirements for buying and selling strata property?
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Changes to Strata Legislation

Strata legislation is regularly updated. This page conveniently summarizes changes to strata legislation and related legislation over the past five years, including legislative changes in progress such as the new 80% ...
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Property Assessment Complaints: The Complaint Process Step-by-Step

This guide provides information about British Columbia’s property assessment complaint process and will take you step by step through a property assessment complaint. It will provide you with important information ...
Also available in: Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Korean, Punjabi
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Understanding Stratas

Find out about: Living in a Strata including strata bylaws and fees, Different kinds of stratas, Common Property and Limited Common Property, and Exclusive Use of Common Property.
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Operating a Strata

Learn about: Your roles and responsibilities, Sections and Types, Information and Record Keeping, Meetings and Voting, Bylaws and Rules (including how to enforce bylaws and rules), Strata Finances and Insurance, and ...
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Property Assessment Review: Frequently Asked Questions

Includes questions about the difference between a complaint and an appeal, deadline for filing a complaint, and the hearings process.
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