Strata Housing
Strata properties are a popular housing choice in B.C. for the convenience, security, added amenities and good value. Over 1.5 million people live in strata housing. Strata housing can include: condos, townhouses, duplexes, even single family homes in bare land strata corporations ("strata subdivisions").
Understanding Stratas
In strata housing, the owners own their individual strata lots and together own the common property and common assets as a strata corporation. Learn more about understanding strata housing.
Operating a strata
Learn more about the legal requirements for operating a strata corporation. Strata council members, owners and tenants have important roles and responsibilities.
Resolving disputes
Strata disputes can be resolved within the strata corporation, using the Civil Resolution Tribunal, going to court or through arbitration.
Renting, buying & selling
Learn more about the renting in stratas; some stratas may have rental restriction bylaws. There are also legal requirements for buying and selling strata property.
Termination
Strata corporations can now terminate (wind up and cancel the strata plan) with an 80% vote of all owners, instead of the previous unanimous voting requirement.
Legislation and changes
All strata owners and residents must follow strata legislation and the strata's bylaws and rules.
More help and support
Find more help and support including strata associations, the archived strata guides, options for getting legal advice and the strata housing website's purpose and limits.
Find it Fast
A site map listing all the strata housing pages and subpages and numbered for your convenience. Popular topics and major headings are bolded.
