More strata resources and FAQs

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 and in strata association materials explaining strata legislation and court decisions.

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