Strata council
A strata council is the group of owners elected at the annual general meeting to exercise the powers and perform the duties of a strata corporation in BC. The council manages day to day affairs, such as maintenance, finances, bylaw enforcement and hiring a strata manager, subject to the Strata Property Act, the bylaws and decisions made by owners at general meetings.
How BC law treats it
Council members must act honestly and in good faith in the best interests of the strata corporation under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c 43. As private sector organizations, strata corporations must also handle owners' personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act, SBC 2003, c 63.
What it means for your business
Owners of commercial strata lots can influence building decisions by serving on council or attending general meetings.
Risks and common mistakes
Councils that spend beyond the approved budget or act without the required owner approval expose decisions to challenge.
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.
