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More strata resources and FAQs

Last updated on October 6, 2023

There are many sources of information for strata council members, strata owners and residents.

Listed below are some websites with FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) about strata living in British Columbia:

  • VISOA (the Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association) is a non-profit organization of strata owners serving strata owners. It has a helpful website including a FAQ section.
  • CHOA (the Condominium Home Owners’ Association) is a non-profit strata association with a very helpful website including indexed archives of hundreds of “Condo Smarts” newspaper columns written in reply to questions from strata owners and councils.
  • The Licensing and Consumer Services branch of BC Housing (formerly the Homeowner Protection Office) has good materials on repairs and maintenance including Maintenance Matters bulletins and videos.
  • Many strata lawyers and law firms which specialize in strata law also publish helpful articles on their websites explaining strata legislation and court decisions.

Find it fast: a handy site map listing all the strata housing webpages.

The information on this website about strata housing is provided for the user’s convenience as a basic starting point; it is not a substitute for getting legal advice. Learn more about the site’s purpose and limits. The content on this website is periodically reviewed and updated by the Province of British Columbia as per the date noted on each page: October 6, 2023.

Owners, landlords and tenants in strata properties must follow the Strata Property Act and regulations, and a strata's bylaws and rules. Strata law is also shaped by court decisions. It can be very helpful to get legal advice.

Strata associations offer useful information for strata owners and strata council members.

  • CHOA (Condominium Home Owners Association of BC)
  • VISOA (Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association) 
  • CCI Vancouver Chapter (Canadian Condominium Institute)

Find it fast: a site map listing all the strata housing pages and subpages.