Policies & Recommendations

In addition to requirements that are covered by the BC Strata Property Act, Regulations and the strata corporation’s Bylaws and Rules, the strata corporation also has Policies and Recommendations.

Policies:

Most of VIS 5801 policies are written out below, but some have their own pages, they are:

• Privacy Policy
• Communications Policy

Response Time Policy:

Upon receipt of an application for an Alteration, the strata council shall within four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of the Application or an Amended Application either request further information, approve or reject the Application or Amended Application in writing.

Notice of Council Meetings Policy:

The council must inform owners about a council meeting as soon as feasible after the meeting has been called.

Recommendations:

Snow Accumulation Recommendation:

Residents should not allow substantial snow to accumulate that may cause water infiltration into the strata lot.

Condominium Owners Insurance Recommendation:

An owner should obtain and maintain a Condominium Owners Package insurance policy to cover:

• the losses described in section 161 of the Act; 
• the deductible portion of the insurance claim against the Strata Corporation’s insurance policy if that owner is responsible for the loss or damage that gave right to the claim; and,
• any betterments or changes to the buildings or fixtures built by the developer.

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