Education, support, and advocacy for BC strata owners, councils, and industry professionals

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Since 1973 we’ve been providing education, support, and advocacy for BC strata owners and councils.

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Testimonials

VISOA has quickly become my go-to source for strata related information and support. The Strata Support Team provide exceptional support, paying particular attention to my needs and questions.

As a member of council I found VISOA’s resources and educational programs of immense value when considering the variety of decisions that have to be made.

Honestly, without VISOA and the work that you do to educate our BC strata residents, I’m not sure what the state of strata living would be like.

Since I began living in condos many years ago and serving on council for most of those years, I would not have been able to serve without the support  of VISOA. You have guided me, educated me, and answered so many of my questions.

Our staff and clients use VISOA’s resource center often. It’s well laid out and very useful.

Latest News

Strata Property Regulation Updates Qualified Persons

Strata corporations in BC must obtain depreciation reports and electrical planning reports from qualified professionals. The qualifications are set out in the Strata Property Regulation. On October 27, 2025, the Lieutenant Governor issued Order in Council OIC 497-2025 making changes to the Strata Property Regulation to clarify who can write these reports. Depreciation reports Under […]

BC Election 2024 – Let’s Talk Strata

It’s election time. Whether you’re a candidate or a voter, we encourage you to start talking about stratas. With over 1.5 million British Columbians living in strata units, strata owners represent over 25% of the electorate. We encourage strata owners across the province to send questions to candidates in your riding. Let’s get everyone in […]

BC Stratas Now Required to Obtain Depreciation Reports

On April 22, 2024 Order in Council OIC 204-2024 announced changes to the Strata Property Act (SPA) about depreciation reports. These changes to the SPA go into effect on July 1, 2024. Strata corporations of 5 or more strata lots can no longer waive or defer obtaining a depreciation report and must obtain a new […]

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