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By serving on council, you also may learn more about topical issues that face those who live in multiunit dwellings. Many councils have recently been addressing critical issues in their strata complexes, including a. long-term and short-term rentals; b. complaints of second-hand smoke; c. whether to allow residents to grow cannabis plants; and d. whether to provide charging stations for electronic vehicles and how to allocate the cost.

Recent changes to Regulations of the Strata Property Act allow for fines of $1000 a day to be applied to owners using their strata lot for a short-term rental if it is prohibited in the strata corporation’s bylaws.

In the last few months, many councils have been proposing bylaws to address growing cannabis plants in

Many council members are applying the knowledge they have gained in their professional life to work for the benefit of their strata communities.

strata lots as well as smoking cannabis in the complex. In addition, changes to the same Regulations now make it easier for a strata corporation to charge for the use of a charging station for electronic vehicles.

There are excellent educational opportunities available for council members at reasonable prices. One source of education is the Condominium Homeowners Association of BC (“CHOA”). Tony Gioventu, Executive Director of CHOA, says, “We note a direct link between the significant reduction in conflicts and problems in strata corporations when the council members routinely attend seminars.”

Many council members are applying the knowledge they have gained in their professional life to work for the benefit of their strata communities. Conversely, some council members gain skills and apply those skills, along with further education, to become strata managers. I know several council members who have gone on to successful careers in strata management.

If you are interested in a career in property management, you may contact the Professional Association of Managing Agents for further information. s Elaine McCormack, a founding member of Wilson McCormack Law, is a Chartered Arbitrator.

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