Manager invested roof fund in long-term bond

13 years ago

Dear Condo Smarts: Our strata corporation recently proposed a special levy of $280,000 for a roof replacement. We know it…

Council is responsible for strata’s reserve fund

13 years ago

Dear Condo Smarts: Our strata corporation is just having our depreciation report completed, and along with our preliminary projected funds…

Vancouver home prices over a century

13 years ago

Call me shallow, but whenever I look at historic copies of The Vancouver Sun I always check out the old…

Maintenance maxim: Pay now or pay more later

13 years ago

Dear Condo Smarts: Our strata council has been working on our budget for our annual general meeting in June. Including…

Special levies needed to deal with escalating costs

13 years ago

Dear Condo Smarts: Our New Westminster building is 27 years old. It is a typical four-floor, wood-frame building with balconies…

Legislation spells out how far manager can go

13 years ago

Dear Tony: Thank you for your columns on insurance claims. Understanding the claims process made a significant difference to our…