As the rainy and cooler season has begun, condensation and humidity tend to build up in the interior of the building and suites. If this is not properly attended to, it may lead to leakage of excess moisture in the ceiling and through the walls of your home. Normal activities cause condensation. As you live […]
The BC Energy Step Code could deliver up to 1,700 jobs as local manufacturing & construction industries pivot towards sustainability March 7, 2019 – Vancouver, B.C.– Today, the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) launched the Green Building Market Forecast, a report quantifying the potential economic impact of the BC Energy Step Code (ESC) in Metro Vancouver. The […]
Students from overseas spend $12,000 a year on housing in B.C., one of Canada’s most popular educational destinations International students represent a powerful economic influence in Canada, according to data from the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), not the least of which is seen in the real estate sector. In 2017, the latest […]
You are the owner of a condo unit. The toilet in the condo unit above you overflows, causing water damage to your ceiling and floor. No, your upstairs neighbour does not have to reimburse you for your $1,000 insurance policy deductible, unless you can prove he was negligent. “It can be surprising and upsetting for […]
As summer vacations are upon us it’s important to make sure you prepare your home for before you are leaving for vacation. They help ensure that you come home to find your place just as I left it. 1. Turn off your main water supply Leaks happen. And they can happen while you’re away. Since […]
Will your home be up to code? By Yury Shupilov Increased natural disasters of late- such as flooding and wildfires, have prompted a rewrite of Canada’s building code. The new regulations are poised to take effect in 2025. As climate change intensifies, the risk of disruptive environmental changes will become a bigger risk unless […]
The Owners, Strata Plan VR293 v. Bains 2019 BCCRT 504 The Civil Resolution Tribunal is now the forum for the resolution of many strata-related disputes. The decisions from the Tribunal usually do not consider the parties’ legal expenses. The Tribunal’s rules set out that these are not recoverable except in “extraordinary cases”. This applies to […]
Maintain a good working relationship with the Developer/Builder, since most of them want to be reasonable, do a good job, and maintain a good reputation…the Strata should be reasonable as well. It is easier to work with the Developer/Builder rather than against the Developer/Builder (i.e., be on good terms, have open communication, have mutual respect, […]
Cigarettes butts are often found on resident’s balconies. The risk to persons and property is real: 1 in 3 fire-related deaths in Vancouver since 2001 are attributed to smokers materials, making this a leading cause of home fires in the region. Tossed cigarettes and lighters have caused multiple apartment building fires over the years, most […]
BC COURT OF APPEAL CONFIRMS THAT CORPORATE FURNISHED RENTAL BUSINESSES ARE NOT GRANDFATHERED FROM RENTAL RESTRICTION BYLAWS HighStreet Accommodations Ltd. v. The Owners, Strata Plan BCS2478, 2017 BCSC 1039 There has been some confusion about whether rental restriction bylaws apply to corporate furnished rentals, typically known as “executive stay” businesses. This confusion arises in part […]
