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How to Use Your VISOA Account
7 ArticlesAre you a VISOA member? Get tips to help you log in, access members-only resources, submit a question to the Strata Support Team, and manage your account.
- How to create a VISOA profile
- How to log in to your VISOA profile
- You’re logged in. Now what?
- How to submit a question to the Strata Support Team
- How to renew your membership
- About account administrators and updating information
- Who can see the information in my profile?
Strata 101
6 ArticlesLearn about BC strata corporations, strata living, the rights and responsibilities of owners and council members, and more.
- What is a strata corporation?
- Buying and living in a strata
- What is a strata plan?
- Strata owners’ responsibilities
- Strata councils and duties
- About bare land strata corporations
Operating a Strata
8 ArticlesLearn about meetings, voting, record keeping, forms, and more.
- Council meetings and minutes
- About Hearings at Council Meetings
- Getting ready for an AGM or SGM
- How to conduct an AGM
- Voting and proxies at general meetings
- What records must the strata keep?
- Form B – Information certificate
- Council member code of conduct
Bylaws, Rules, and Legislation
7 ArticlesLearn about creating and enforcing bylaws and rules, the Strata Property Act, privacy, and other legislation.
- Strata legislation in British Columbia
- A guide to privacy in stratas
- About bylaws and rules
- How bylaws and rules are enforced
- About age restriction bylaws
- Renting and tenants
- Noise and flooring
Finances
8 ArticlesLearn about strata fees, budgets, expenses, the contingency reserve fund, special levies, liens, and more.
- Spending money
- About the operating fund and budget
- How to calculate strata fees
- Strata financial statements
- The contingency reserve fund (CRF)
- Special levies
- Collecting money: arrears, interest, and liens
- Filing income tax returns
Maintenance and Depreciation Reports
4 ArticlesLearn who is responsible for repairs and maintenance, about depreciation reports, and more.
- Who pays for repairs? Owner or strata?
- Renovations and alterations
- Strata maintenance guides
- About depreciation reports
EV Charging and Energy Efficiency
4 ArticlesLearn about electrical planning reports, electric vehicle charging, heat pumps, and energy efficiency.
- About electrical planning reports
- Electric vehicle charging in stratas
- Extreme heat in stratas
- Handling requests for heat pumps and air conditioners
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