Strata corporation

A strata corporation is the legal entity created when a strata plan is deposited in the Land Title Office in BC. Its members are all the owners of strata lots in the development. It manages and maintains the common property and common assets, enforces the bylaws, sets the budget and collects strata fees, acting mainly through an elected strata council.

How BC law treats it

Strata corporations are created and governed by the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c 43 and the Strata Property Regulation. Most disputes involving a strata corporation can be decided by the Civil Resolution Tribunal under the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act, SBC 2012, c 25, subject to exceptions.

What it means for your business

Buying or leasing in a strata building makes you subject to the strata corporation's bylaws, levies and decisions, including special levies for major repairs.

Risks and common mistakes

Failing to review strata minutes, depreciation reports and Form B information before buying can leave you exposed to large special levies.

For the full explanation, see our entry on Strata corporation.

General information about British Columbia and Canadian law, current to October 2026. It is not legal advice.