I’ve been in several stratas including multiple councils, and seen several taken to the courts part bullshit bylaws and lose. One strata actually tried to restrict people’s ability to have a non-married partner overnight. That… did not go over well as it became obvious that the real target was senior members intent on driving out younger residents, as well as a bit of power-tripping.
By that same notion, yeah they can absolutely fine somebody for damage to common property etc during installation, and I’ve seen that happen (i.e. one resident knocked bricks out of they chimney to side-vent a gas-fireplace install) but an outright ban on AC installs when we’re seeing growing heatwaves could likely see a successful challenge for personal health and safety reasons among others. Just depends on whether the resident has the time and resources to fight it.
LoL. Well across multiple cities in multiple provinces I’ve yet to see that. The only time lawyers were involved was when they severely fucked up (i.e. like the one where members were trying to skim funds or give contracts to friends/family), and the best “review” they tended to get off bylaw drafts were by the associated property management company, who were often far from professional.
I’m in BC. Our strata has lawyers on retainer through the property management. Ideas on laws get a run through to check legality, especial when dealing with an active tenant situation.
I’ve been in several stratas including multiple councils, and seen several taken to the courts part bullshit bylaws and lose. One strata actually tried to restrict people’s ability to have a non-married partner overnight. That… did not go over well as it became obvious that the real target was senior members intent on driving out younger residents, as well as a bit of power-tripping.
By that same notion, yeah they can absolutely fine somebody for damage to common property etc during installation, and I’ve seen that happen (i.e. one resident knocked bricks out of they chimney to side-vent a gas-fireplace install) but an outright ban on AC installs when we’re seeing growing heatwaves could likely see a successful challenge for personal health and safety reasons among others. Just depends on whether the resident has the time and resources to fight it.
With a properly functioning Strata they have a lawyer via the property management company that is consulted on bylaws legality before voting
LoL. Well across multiple cities in multiple provinces I’ve yet to see that. The only time lawyers were involved was when they severely fucked up (i.e. like the one where members were trying to skim funds or give contracts to friends/family), and the best “review” they tended to get off bylaw drafts were by the associated property management company, who were often far from professional.
I’m in BC. Our strata has lawyers on retainer through the property management. Ideas on laws get a run through to check legality, especial when dealing with an active tenant situation.