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Newsletter Article: Coloring Your Assets
Sep 11, 2017A primer on contracting out paint jobs for common areas. -
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Newsletter Article: Into the Strata – Sphere
Sep 04, 2017Serving as a council member can be rewarding and fun – while helping you personally protect what is probably your biggest investment. -
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YouTube Videos: Understanding Depreciation Reports
May 01, 2017Learn about Depreciation Reports for your strata corporation by watching the following videos from a recent seminar hosted by FirstService Residential. -
CCI Strata Seminar on Human Rights Complaints
Mar 10, 2017On February 18, 2017, the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) hosted a strata educational seminar on the topic of Human Rights Complaints in Strata Corporations. -
Maintenance man in a dark blue jumpsuit with dark blue clipboard
YouTube Video: Regular Strata Maintenance – Window Washing
Feb 16, 2017Watch part 9 of 16 of our video series on Maintenance Planning for Strata Corporations. The video discusses the types of window washing, the factors to consider and the importance regular window washing has on a strata building. -
Strata maintenance man in dark blue jumpsuit with dark blue clipboard
YouTube Video: Introduction to Regular Maintenance for Strata Corporations
Jan 11, 2017Watch part 8 of 16 of our video series on Maintenance Planning for Strata Corporations by FirstService Residential. -
YouTube Video: Required Strata Maintenance – Mechanical, Electrical, and HVAC
YouTube Video: Required Strata Maintenance – Mechanical, Electrical, and HVAC
Dec 21, 2016Watch part 7 of 16 of our video series on Maintenance Planning for Strata Corporations by FirstService Residential. -
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YouTube Video: Required Strata Maintenance - Fire & Life Safety (Including Elevators)
Dec 13, 2016Watch part 6 of 16 of our video series on Maintenance Planning for Strata Corporations by FirstService Residential. -
Strata Corporation Wind-Ups
Dec 09, 2016In July 2016, amendments made to the Strata Property Act lowered the voting threshold for dissolving a strata corporation from a unanimous vote to 80%. Some buildings in Metro Vancouver are finding it beneficial to conduct a strata wind-up rather than incur large expenses over time from costly repairs and maintenance. Winding up a strata corporation, however, is an intricate process, and great care should be taken to ensure a successful dissolution. -
YouTube Video: Required Strata Maintenance – Generator Testing
YouTube Video: Required Strata Maintenance – Generator Testing
Dec 07, 2016Watch part 5 of 16 of our video series on Maintenance Planning for Strata Corporations by FirstService Residential.