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Stratas

People’s Law School

Practical information on your rights and responsibilities when living in a strata. Topics include getting your special project approved, dealing with your strata, and getting a bylaw changed.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Strata Owners

Government of British Columbia

Strata owners can use this resource to learn more about their legal roles and responsibilities.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Co-operative Housing Guide

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

Provides an overview of what housing cooperatives are, how they’re governed, and rights and responsibilities of members of a co-op. Also includes information on the legislation for co-ops, forming and running one, an overview of small claims court, and provincial and territorial fact sheets.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Solution Explorer: Strata Property

Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT)

The Strata Solution Explorer is a tool for helping people manage and resolve strata disputes in BC. If you can’t resolve your dispute using the Solution Explorer, it will lead you to the CRT’s online application form.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Solution Explorer: Societies and Cooperative Associations

Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT)

This tool helps people manage and resolve disputes about BC societies that are incorporated with the BC Corporate Registry, and housing and community service co-ops. If you can’t resolve your dispute using this tool, it will lead you to the CRT’s online application form.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Find a Housing Co-operative

Co-operative Housing Federation of BC (CHF BC)

Search for co-op housing in BC by location, number of rooms, whether they're accepting applications, whether pets are okay, and so on. You can add your favourite co-ops to a shortlist that is emailed to you.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Living in a Housing Co-op

Co-operative Housing Federation of BC (CHF BC)

Information about co-op housing in BC, including where to apply and which co-ops are accepting applications.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Renting, Buying & Selling Strata

Government of British Columbia

Each strata has its own set of rules, called bylaws, that cover various aspects of living there. These rules might limit or ban things like owning pets, renting out your unit for short periods, or smoking indoors.

Last reviewed March 2024