Episode 13: The Number One Mistake Councils Make Regarding Bylaws
About the Episode:
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About the Guest:
Oscar Miklos
Oscar Miklos regularly advises strata owners, strata councils, detached homeowners, property managers and residential and commercial landlords and tenants in respect to their housing or property-related disputes and concerns.
Oscar provides peace of mind to his clients by resolving their issues in a straight-forward, efficient, and effective manner. The satisfaction his clients express after each successful outcome or resolution is what keeps Oscar continually energized and ready to take on new challenging matters.
A graduate of McGill University’s integrated common law/civil law program, Oscar completed his articles at a large regional firm in downtown Montreal. He was called to the Quebec Bar in 2013 and to the Law Society of British Columbia the following year. After spending a number of years at a reputable North Vancouver firm focusing on housing law, in 2020, Oscar founded Refresh Law.
About the Hosts:
Brent Anderson
Business Development Director, FirstService Residential British Columbia
As Business Development Director, Brent is responsible for the continued growth and strategy of FirstService Residential’s Market throughout British Columbia.
Brent’s professional career in sales began selling souvenirs at Canucks games back at the PNE Coliseum. For the past 15 years, has been closely working with strata managers as a salesperson for various trades, including painting, high-rise window cleaning, and HVAC services.
The sales world is full of cookie-cutter reps who lead with their ego and put their needs ahead of the customers. Not Brent; he is passionate about the needs and goals of his clients and specializes in bringing them peace of mind.
Brent lives in South Surrey with his wife and their Jack Russell Terrier. He is an avid hiker and budding kayak enthusiast.
James Milne
Business Development Director, FirstService Residential British Columbia
As Business Development Director, James is responsible for the continued growth and strategy of FirstService Residential’s Market throughout British Columbia.
James takes a consultative approach to his role, recognizing that having the right fit between a community and its management is crucial to long-term success. Prior to joining FirstService, James worked in luxury hotel management and business-to-business sales.
James has more than 20 years of experience in customer-facing roles and a true passion for customer service. He is a licensed strata manager and has a degree in Business Management.
When not working, James is also an avid mountain biker and serves as the President of one of BC’s largest non-profit mountain bike clubs.
About Stratagize Podcast
Over 1.5 million people live in strata housing in the Province of British Columbia.
Let's face it, you'd rather watch reruns of the nightly news than read the Strata Property Act (And we can't blame you) Still, most people are at a loss when it comes to understanding such an important framework for how many of us live our lives in proximity with one another.
Stratagize with Brent Anderson & James Milne features conversations with industry leaders and experts who share their knowledge to demystify an industry that impacts the lives of more than 1 out of 3 British Columbians.
Whether you are a council member, owner, investor, or renter, if you're looking for content that will bring value to your strata and help you get to the next level… THIS is it!
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🚨 STRATA TIP
Read bylaws before you purchase into a strata. Once you purchase your unit you agree by contract to be bound by the bylaws of the strata corporation... whether you read them or not.
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MAIN TAKEAWAYS
🛠Purchasing the strata lot binds you to the bylaws
🛠Do not try to draft your own bylaws, enlist a strata lawyer
🛠Bylaws cannot supersede strata property act, human rights code
🛠#1 mistake councils make with respect to bylaws > Trying to draft their own bylaws
💬 QUOTES
“Strata corporations should perform a comprehensive review of their bylaws every five years.”