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Power Strata - A Proud Sponsor of a PAMA Educational Seminar at Buildex Vancouver 2024
Power Strata Systems is the proud sponsor of one of PAMA strata educational seminars at Buildex Vancouver on Wednesday, February 14th with the topic of Dissecting the Current Hot Topics in Strata Law.
Here is the list of all seminars at Buildex Vancouver including PAMA seminars with all the details:
https://informaconnect.com/buildex-vancouver/2024-program/
Power Strata Systems Exhibiting at Buildex Vancouver | February 14 & 15, 2024
We are excited for exhibiting at BUILDEX VANCOUVER again on February 14 and 15, 2024 at Vancouver Convention Centre West.
You can find us at PAMA Networking Area on the tradeshow floor (booth 343) near the Property Management Learning Lab (Booth 242).
Power Strata Exhibiting at CHOA Conference on Building Electrification Upgrade | Oct. 11, 2023
Power Strata Systems Inc. is exhibiting at the upcoming strata educational conference by Condominium Home Owners Association of BC (CHOA) on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 9:30am to 4:00pm at Italian Cultural Centre (3075 Slocan Street Vancouver, BC V5M 3E4 Canada).
This important conference is focused on Building Electrification Upgrade. Come join us to learn about the significant changes in the Strata Property Act that affect energy use in multi-family buildings across BC.
Power Strata Sponsoring Addressing Western Canada’s Property Management Shortage Webinar
Power Strata Systems is the proud sponsor of the important upcoming BUILDEX CONNECTS webinar on the topic of Addressing Western Canada's Property Management Shortage on September 14, 2023.
Power Strata Systems is Participating at 1st BC Strata Tech Conference | March 31-April 1, 2023
We are excited about the 1st BC Strata Tech Conference (#BCStrataTech) hosted by Property Flute Ltd. on March 31-April 1, 2023. This conference is for Strata Managers, Strata Council Members, Strata Owners, Strata Lawyers, Strata Residents, Realtors or Investors. To learn more about this upcoming conference and to register, visit https://bcstratatech.io. Guest speakers are from Condominium Home Owners Association of BC (CHOA), Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association (VISOA), Civil Resolution Tribunal, Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC, Cleveland Doan LLP, and more.
Property Flute Ltd. and Power Strata Systems Inc. Announce Integration for B.C. Stratas
Vancouver, B.C. - Property Flute Ltd. and Power Strata Systems Inc. are proud to announce the integration of their respective strata management platforms, Property Flute and PowerStrata.
Property Flute is a leading strata meeting management and voting platform, tailored to the B.C. Strata Property Act, helping B.C. strata corporations facilitate electronic and in-person or hybrid style meetings. Power Strata Systems Inc.'s Strata Property Management platform, (PowerStrata), is tailored for B.C. and provides services to strata management companies, and both self-managed and professionally-managed strata corporations, helping strata managers, council members, and strata owners effectively manage their properties.
Power Strata Sponsoring the CHOA Strata Educational Webinar on Bill 44 - February 14, 2023
This informative webinar with the topic of Bill 44: How Strata corporations Will Manage Rentals is organized by Condominium Home Owners Association of BC (CHOA), presented by Lisa Mackie, Partner. Alexander Holburn and proudly sponsored by Power Strata Systems on February 15, 2023.
Power Strata - A Proud Sponsor of a PAMA Educational Seminar at Buildex Vancouver 2023
Power Strata Systems is the proud sponsor of one of PAMA strata educational seminars at Buildex Vancouver on Wednesday, February 15th with the topic of PAMA Legal Update: All About Bylaws and CRT Decisions.
Here is the list of all seminars at Buildex Vancouver including PAMA seminars with all the details:
https://informaconnect.com/buildex-vancouver/2023-program/
Power Strata Systems Exhibiting at Buildex Vancouver | February 15 & 16, 2023
You can find us at PAMA Networking Area on the tradeshow floor near the Passive House Canadian Pavilion & Learning Lab and Main Stage.
WOMAN, LIFE, FREEDOM #MAHSAAMINI
We stand with the brave people in Iran who are courageously fighting for their most basic human rights and putting their lives in danger for freedom for all.
WOMAN, LIFE, FREEDOM
#MAHSAAMINI
#RanaMansour who is an Iranian American musician and singer has produced this beautiful English rendition of the song #Baraye (meaning For...) which was originally produced and released by the Iranian musician, #ShervinHajipour, singing out Iranian people's yearnings that they posted on Twitter during #IranProtests for #MahsaAmini.
It sums it up very well what these brave people are fighting for...
Power Strata Systems Celebrating 10 Years As An Accredited Business With BBB
Power Strata Systems Inc. Celebrating 10 Years As An Accredited Business With Better Business Bureau (BBB)!
Power Strata - A Proud Sponsor of a PAMA Educational Seminar at Buildex Vancouver 2022
Power Strata Systems is the proud sponsor of one of PAMA strata educational seminars at Buildex Vancouver on Wednesday, March 23rd with the topic of Property Management Legal Update: Cautionary Tales of the Civil Resolution Tribunal – 2021/22 Edition.
Here is the list of all seminars at Buildex Vancouver including PAMA seminars with all the details:
https://informaconnect.com/buildex-vancouver/2022-program/
Power Strata Systems at Buildex Vancouver | March 23 & 24, 2022
You can find us at PAMA Networking Area on the tradeshow floor near the Passive House Canadian Pavilion & Learning Lab and Main Stage.
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! Looking Forward to 2022!
A special thank you to all our wonderful clients for the continuous feedback, encouragement and support for us as always.
Make sure to check out our next newsletter in January...
Power Strata is the Proud Sponsor of the PAMA Property Management Legal Update Webinar
This online strata educational opportunity is organized by Professional Association of Managing Agents (PAMA) at BuildexAmplified, presented by Adrienne Murray from Hamilton & Company and proudly sponsored by Power Strata Systems on September 28, 2021. It will be an overview and update of the key CRT decisions made during the last 12 months.
Power Strata is the Proud Sponsor of the Modernizing Your Building for EVSE Webinar [CHOA]
This informative webinar is organized by Condominium Home Owners Association of BC (CHOA), presented by Neil MacEachern and Rob MacGregor from Electrum Charging Solutions and Tony Gioventu, Executive Director of CHOA and proudly sponsored by Power Strata Systems on August 31, 2021.
Power Strata is a Proud Sponsor of the EVs in Stratas Webinar Organized by CCI Vancouver
Looking forward to another excellent strata educational opportunity provided by the amazing volunteer team at Canadian Condominium Institute - Vancouver Chapter!
Power Strata is the Proud Sponsor of the Homeowners & Landlords Insurance Webinar [CHOA]
This informative webinar is organized by Condominium Home Owners Association of BC (CHOA), presented by Danielle Russell from CapriCMW and Tony Gioventu, Executive Director of CHOA and proudly sponsored by Power Strata Systems on January 19, 2021.
You can access the video recording of this webinar at the link below on CHOA's YouTube channel:
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Looking Forward to 2021!
It has been a challenging year for everyone around the world, and we have all been experiencing stress, uncertainty, and all sorts of emotions depending on the specific circumstances we have had to deal with.
At Power Strata Systems, we have been reminded ...
Power Strata is a Proud Sponsor of Mental Health in Condos Webinar Organized by CCI Vancouver
The topic of mental health is an important topic that all of us without exception have dealt with or affected by in some way or another specially at this challenging time with COVID-19 situation and all the isolation, uncertainties and anxieties that we all might have been dealing with in different levels as a result of that.
The good news is that there is always hope and lots of possibilities even if it might not look like it at the time.
Conducting Hearings & Council Meetings Using Electronic Communication [CHOA Webinar]
This informative webinar was organized by CHOA and presented by Cora D. Wilson at Wilson McCormack Law Corporation and proudly sponsored by Power Strata Systems on May 26, 2020.
You can access the video recording of this webinar at the link below on CHOA's YouTube channel:
Proud Sponsor of Managing Electronic Meetings & Restricted Proxies Webinar [CHOA Webinar]
This informative webinar was organized by CHOA and presented by Veronica Franco at Clark Wilson LLP and proudly sponsored by Power Strata Systems on May 12, 2020.
You can access the video recording of this webinar at the link below on CHOA's YouTube channel:
Recording of CCI Vancouver Seminar on Current Strata Insurance Challenges & Legal Panel 2020
You can now watch the video recording of the Canadian Condominium Institute - Vancouver Chapter (CCI Vancouver) Strata Educational Seminar on February 22, 2020 on "Current Strata Insurance Challenges & Legal Update Panel 2020" at the link below:
Condominium Home Owners Association of BC - CHOA is Now on Facebook!
Visit Condominium Home Owners Association of BC - CHOA Facebook page at the link below to see the announcements and valuable resources including tips and tools they will be sharing to keep BC strata owners, strata councils, strata corporations and the entire BC strata community informed.
CHOA COVID-19 Bulletins & Information for Managing Strata Meetings During This Crisis
Condominium Home Owners Association of BC - CHOA | COVID-19 bulletins & information for managing Strata meetings during this crisis
Pay Attention Please | BC Municipalities Worry About Fatbergs Clogging Sewers
Please pay attention to the article below by CBC to prevent unnecessary additional challenges and regrets down the road...
Condo Smarts: Stratas Have Options for Remote Voting on Urgent Matters
"Condo Smarts: Stratas have options for remote voting on urgent matters"
Professional Association of Managing Agents Has a Dedicated Page to COVID-19 Issues
"PAMA - Professional Association of Managing Agents has a new dedicated page to COVID-19 issues related to property management.
Power Strata - Proud Sponsor of the PAMA Strata Insurance Seminar at BuildexVancouver 2020
PAMA Strata Educational Seminar
T13 - Insurance – Increasing Premiums, Rising Deductibles and the Availability of Strata Insurance
Dramatic increase in insurance rates including both deductibles and premiums during the past few months affecting strata corporations in BC has raised deep concerns and become one of the biggest growing challenges in the strata community. Looking forward to learning more about the implications and most importantly the practical solutions through this upcoming strata educational opportunity and expert panel discussion organized by Professional Association of Managing Agents (PAMA).
Power Strata Systems is the proud sponsor of this educational opportunity with the hope of creating more awareness about the situation we are all dealing with which is affecting all of us as a community, and we are hoping to find solutions collaboratively on how to move forward and rise above and beyond this challenge.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Looking Forward to 2020!
It is that time of the year again to reflect and plan for the new year.
As always we would love to use this opportunity and say a BIG THANK YOU to all our amazing clients and supporters. We are extremely grateful for all their continued valuable feedback, suggestions and heartwarming supports. They have helped us continue doing what we can for the betterment of the strata industry and make 2019 another successful year.
Visit Us at the Upcoming CHOA Strata Educational Conference on Friday, November 22, 2019!
Power Strata Systems Inc. is a proud sponsor at the upcoming strata educational conference on Friday, November 22, Celebrating National Housing Day, which is organized and presented by Condominium Home Owners Association of BC (CHOA) in partnership with BC Housing and Canada Mortgage and Housing.
Power Strata Systems is a Proud Sponsor at 2019 PAMA Fall Education Conference
PAMA Fall Education Conference is a great annual half-day educational opportunity for property managers and service providers in the property management industry in BC to connect and learn about important topics relevant to them within the industry.
PowerStrata Training Session for Strata Council Clients of HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack
It was such a wonderful evening and we were delighted to see so many volunteer council members took the time out of their busy life and attended the PowerStrata training session that was perfectly organized by their strata management company, HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack. There was so much positive energy and enthusiasm to learn and lots of great questions were asked. Very successful session. Well done everyone!
Increasing Our Understanding of Mental Health in Strata Living | CCI Vancouver Strata Seminar
Increasing Our Understanding of Mental Health in Condo & Community Living is the upcoming Strata Educational Seminar organized by CCI Vancouver on Saturday, September 28, 2019 with the focus on issues faced in condo and community living. We are a proud sponsor of this important educational session and we look forward to this session and learning more.
Visit Us at CHOA Symposium in Penticton on Friday, May 10, 2019!
Power Strata Systems is one of the proud sponsors and exhibitors of CHOA Symposium on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Penticton Trade & Convention Centre from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. We will be happy to meet you there!
Power Strata Systems Inc. Turned 8 Years Old Yesterday, May 5, 2019!
It has been an amazing joyful journey for us with all its ups and downs. We are proud that we have...
Power Strata Systems is a Proud Sponsor at REIBC Charity Golf Tournament
We are so glad that we can contribute towards this great cause. All monies raised at the REIBC Charity Golf Tournament go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation to give the gift of a wish to kids facing life threatening illness.
We Are Moving!
Please be advised that as of February 1, 2019 our new office address is Suite 208, 901 West 3rd Street, North Vancouver, BC V7P 3P9.
Power Strata Systems at Buildex Vancouver 2019
Along with moving to a new office space as of February 1st, we are excited and busy getting prepared for exhibiting at BUILDEX VANCOUVER on February 13 and 14, 2019 at Vancouver Convention Centre West. It has been a very busy and exciting year for us for sure!
You can find us at PAMA Networking Area on the tradeshow floor at the end of aisles 1300 & 1400...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Looking Forward to 2019!
A huge thank you to all our amazing clients and supporters whose full trust in us along with their feedback and encouragement helped us continue adding value to the strata industry in BC during 2018 same as previous years. We all worked together as a team to be part of the solution for addressing some of fundamental challenges in the strata industry. It has been a busy year for us and we released more than 70 new features in PowerStrata to make the life of our clients easier and address their needs. We still have a long list to work on and are extremely excited about the projects we have initiated this year for 2019.
PowerStrata Testimonials Page is Up on our Website Now
We now have a page on our website about what PowerStrata clients and users say about the system...
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Looking Forward to Another Wonderful Year in 2018!
Thanks to all our amazing clients and supporters who are all part of our team, we have had a wonderful year in 2017.
We have added more than 100 new features into PowerStrata during this year till today and are excited about the most recent module we have been started working on to release in 2018.
Visit Power Strata Systems at BUILDEX VANCOUVER 2017 - PAMA Networking Area
We are excited and busy getting prepared for exhibiting at BUILDEX VANCOUVER on February 15 and 16, 2017 at Vancouver Convention Centre West. As you may already know, BUILDEX is Western Canada's largest annual tradeshow and conference for Interior Design, Construction and Property Management industries.
You can find us at PAMA Networking Area or at the PAMA session T10: Human Rights and Strata Corporations we have proudly sponsored (Thursday, February 16th - 8:00 to 9:50 am - Room 210) .
Click here to get information on our limited time special promotion for the tradeshow this year!
Click on the link below to get information on how to register to visit the exhibition area and attend the seminars of your choice:
http://www.buildexvancouver.com/register.htm
Looking forward to seeing you at the show!
Warmest Thoughts and Best Wishes for a Wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year ahead!
A very special thank you from us at Power Strata Systems to all our amazing clients, supporters and business partners for helping us making 2016 another successful year. We are proud that now we are serving more than 400 strata corporations across BC directly or indirectly through our strata management company clients. Without you, your continues constructive feedback, suggestions, advice, encouragements, and supports we couldn't make this happen.
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a wonderful new year ahead full of joy, peace, happiness, health, and success! Enjoy this holiday season and stay tuned in the new year for all the exciting news we have for you for 2017!
Which Strata Corporation in BC is the Winner of the CCI Vancouver Strata of the Year Award in 2016?
Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) - Vancouver Chapter is a chapter of a national non-profit association (CCI) and...
Strata Seminar by CCI Vancouver: The Use & Abuse of Limited Common Property & Common Property
Don't miss the upcoming strata educational seminar organized by Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) - Vancouver Chapter...
Disclosure under the Strata Property Act - Workshop Organized by PAMA
Power Strata Systems Inc. is a proud sponsor of the upcoming strata educational workshop organized by Professional Association of Managing Agents (PAMA) in Victoria!
See you tomorrow, September 13, 2016 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm (lunch is included). Registration starts at 11:30 am.
Where:
Comfort Inn & Suites
3020 Blanshard St
Victoria, BC
Computerized Strata Management | New Strata Management Course at Langara College
We are pleased to introduce the new Strata Management course offered by the Real Estate department at Langara College starting from Fall 2016.
This hands-on course will significantly benefit Strata managers and assistant Strata managers. During six three-hour sessions, the students will learn to use general purpose software and cloud-based tools to improve efficiency in Strata management while conforming to Strata and privacy laws in British Columbia regarding electronic record keeping.
Happy 5th Birthday Power Strata Systems Inc.!
Today is a very special day for us at Power Strata System! It is unbelievable that five years is already passed from the day Power Strata Systems Inc. was founded! Yes, it was May 5, 2011!
Not an easy path at all but it has been an extremely amazing, exciting and rewarding journey for us and we have learned so much till today and the learning and adapting based on the changes continues. We have been extremely fortunate that have met amazing supportive people all the way along. Great long lasting friendships have been made. All the positive energy, support and feedback we have been receiving have fuelled our energy and helped us to improve PowerStrata every day as we move forward and better and more effectively address the needs of our strata corporation and strata management company clients.
Airbnb & Strata Corporations | Enforcing Short Term Rental Bylaws in Strata Corporations
Airbnb or short term rental has been a hot topic to discuss at many Strata Council meetings. Suppose a strata corporation has taken the step of adopting a bylaw that bans rentals. Now what?
- How to enforce it?
- What steps are required?
- What evidence do you need to prove a bylaw contravention?
- What other bylaws might apply?
- What if the Rental Disclosure Statement makes rental restriction bylaws unenforceable?
- When is it enforceable?
- What other steps can be taken to deal with short term rentals?
Power Strata Systems at BUILDEX VANCOUVER 2016 - PAMA Networking Area
We are excited and busy getting prepared for exhibiting at BUILDEX VANCOUVER on February 24 and 25, 2016 at Vancouver Convention Centre West. As you may already know, BUILDEX is Western Canada's largest annual tradeshow and conference for Interior Design, Construction and Property Management industries.
You can find us at PAMA Networking Area this year or at P02 – Mum’s the Word: Strata Corporation’s Obligations under the Personal Information Protection Act [PM] PAMA session which we have sponsored.
Click here to get information on our limited time special promotion for the tradeshow this year!
Click on the link below to get information on how to register to visit the exhibition area and attend the seminars of your choice:
http://www.buildexvancouver.com/register.htm
Looking forward to seeing you at the show!
Keeping & Disclosing the Strata Corporation’s Electronic Records Under Strata Property Act
Professional Association of Managing Agents (PAMA) has organized an important strata educational seminar for strata managers on September 16, 2015. This seminar will discuss the requirement of keeping and disclosing the strata corporation's electronic records under the Strata Property Act.
Strata Educational Seminars by CHOA in Fall 2015
The Condominium Home Owners Association of B.C. (CHOA) has organized valuable strata educational seminars for different areas of BC for Fall 2015.
The topics of the seminars:
- Seminar 1. Preparing for the Civil Resolution Tribunal
- Seminar 2. Understanding & Enforcing Bylaws. Pet, Age, Rentals, Smoking, Nuisance, Use of property
- Seminar 3. Implementing Your Depreciation Report
Strata Educational Seminar by CCI Vancouver | Strata Insurance Claims From Start to Finish
There is an educational seminar organized by Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) - Vancouver Chapter on Saturday, September 19, 2015 about strata insurance claims.
A panel of industry experts will provide valuable information on the most efficient way to handle insurance claims. It is a half day seminar including continental breakfast.
Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) Update - Free Strata Information Session
The Condominium Home Owners Association of B.C. (CHOA) has organized a free information session about Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) with Shannon Salter, CRT Chair in Vancouver on Monday September 14, 2015 and Nanaimo on Wednesday October 14, 2015.
At this free information session, strata owners will learn about the Civil Resolution Tribunal and how it will affect the operations and administration of their strata corporations.
Special Thank You and Best Wishes from Power Strata Systems
A very special thank you to all our amazing clients, supporters and business partners for all their wonderful support during 2014. Without you, your continues constructive feedback, suggestions, advices, encouragements and supports we couldn't make this happen.
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Enjoy the holiday season and stay tuned in the new year for all the exciting news we have for you!
Understanding the Condominium Concept: An Insightful Guide to the Strata Property Act
ABOUT THE BOOK
Written by Gerry Fanaken, this new publication covers a very wide gamut of strata corporation administrative issues and topics.
Unlike other books on the market this informative guidebook addresses the subject in three ways:
- What does the Strata Property Act say;
- How should strata councils, property managers and condo owners fulfill their obligations;
- What are the common mistakes to avoid in order to minimize problems.
Additionally, Gerry Fanaken offers unique insights about the history of strata corporation administration over the past four decades including changes to the evolving legislation, management company practices, government regulatory requirements, real estate agent interaction and much more.
The Importance of Proper Records (By Gerry Fanaken)
Strata councils routinely become so busy dealing with new issues, they often forget about keeping detailed and accurate records of the past. For example, minutes of meetings are a vital record of the decisions of council and the owners. They may be required by prospective purchasers, current owners or maybe even judges in courts of law. This is only one example to illustrate the importance of proper records and data maintenance.
Budgeting & Depreciation Report for Strata Corporations - How Technology Can Help
There is an upcoming informative strata educational opportunity on September 20th organized by Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) - Vancouver Chapter on two topics of how to make implementation of mandatory composting easier in your strata and how to prepare a functional budget for implementing Depreciation Report and doing maintenance and repairs effectively in your strata. Power Strata Systems as part of the panel of presenters on the Budgeting and Depreciation Report topic will discuss how technology can help. You must pre-register for the seminar as there will not be any registration at the door. Space will be limited.
Power Strata Systems at BUILDEX VANCOUVER 2014 - Booth # 945
We are excited and busy getting prepared for exhibiting at BUILDEX VANCOUVER on February 19 and 20, 2014 at...
Happy 2014! Wishing everyone a wonderful year ahead!
So many amazing things happened in 2013 at Power Strata Systems which made us energized even more for a terrific start in 2014. We have come a long way from the spark of the idea in 2010. We are growing fast and excited to continue serving our clients with an outstanding service we have promised and they deserve.
We moved to a bigger office space in 2013, and now we are expanding our team to continue impressing our clients and exceeding their expectations. We are so excited about all these.
CCI Vancouver Strata Educational Seminar, AGM and Lunch & Learns - Fall 2013
Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) - Vancouver Chapter has organized and scheduled a half day strata educational seminar about Depreciation Reports - What having one means; what not having one can mean for Strata Council Members, Strata Owners and Managers for Saturday October 26, 2013. The AGM will be on the same day and immediately follow the presentation.
There are also two lunch and learn events organized by CCI Vancouver for Strata Mangers for October16, 2013 and November 21, 2013 on topics of "Parking Spaces and Storage Lockers" and "Asbestos in Your Condo Buildings".
CHOA Strata Educational Seminars in BC - Fall 2013
The Condominium Home Owners Association of BC (CHOA) has organized and scheduled three strata educational seminars for Strata Owners around BC for Fall 2013. All sessions include information on updates to the Strata Property Act.
The topics:
- Creating Notice Packages
- Chairing, Meetings, Minutes & Record Keeping
- How to understand and administer your depreciation report once it is received by your strata corporation
Strata Educational Seminar - STRATA CORPORATION ADMINISTRATORS: An Explanation
BFL Canada Insurance Ltd. and Paige Condominium Management Ltd. invite you to an educational seminar on...
Upcoming Strata Educational Opportunities for Strata Councils, Owners, and Strata Managers
As you might already know, there are so many things happening in the strata industry in BC which hugely affect strata corporations across the province. Lots of changes happened already and a lot more are on the way. The upcoming strata educational seminar and lunch & learn events provided by Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) Vancouver chapter for May and June 2013 are excellent opportunities for all strata councils, strata owners and strata managers who would like to learn more about all these changes and in general educate themselves to be able to make better and more informed decisions related to the strata properties they are living in or manage.
Here is the information about the three upcoming educational events provided to you by CCI Vancouver for Spring 2013:
Ask your strata questions from strata lawyers at CCI Vancouver’s seminar - April 13, 2013
- Are you a strata council member, strata owner, or a strata manager?
- Do sections and types confuse you?
- What steps do you need to take under the Strata Property Act to become a type or a section?
- Have you heard about the new Limitation Act and how it will likely impact on strata corporations?
- Are you still confused about your legal rights and remedies when it comes to insurance?
- Do you have a long list of questions you have been anxiously waiting to ask a lawyer but have never had a chance to ask?
- Would you like an opportunity to hear about the most recent condo case law decisions in B.C. ?
Knowledge is Power: The Role of Education in Achieving a Peaceful Strata Community
For most people, buying a home is one of the biggest investments they will make in their lifetime. Investing in a strata property has become especially popular on the West Coast with first time buyers looking for a more affordable way to get into the Vancouver real estate market. Baby boomers looking to downsize from a single family home also find condo ownership to be a more convenient and hassle-free way of owning a home.
What Strata Council Members and Condo Owners need to know about CCI
As a new member of the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI) - Vancouver Chapter, Power Strata Systems looks forward to supporting CCI Vancouver’s efforts to help condo owners, strata councils and strata managers operate successful condominium corporations. As strong supporters of life-long growth and learning, we see the high value in the services that CCI provides, such as education, information dissemination, publications, workshops and technical assistance.
But how exactly can CCI help your strata corporation?
Another step Power Strata Systems is taking to better serve B.C.’s strata industry
The more up-to-date we are on what’s happening in the strata industry, the better we can serve our clients. That’s why Power Strata Systems recently joined the Condominium Home Owners Association of B.C. (CHOA), a non-profit association that provides advisory services, education, advocacy, publications and resources and support for its members to promote the understanding of strata property living and management of strata property.
What will it take to eliminate special levies in B.C.?
Since Depreciation Reports are still new to British Columbia, it will take some time to see the effects of the new legislation on B.C.’s strata management industry. However, we here at Power Strata Systems predict that if used effectively, this resource can help us eventually eliminate the need for unexpected and costly special levies.
But achieving a special levy-free province won’t happen overnight, and Depreciation Reports alone won’t get us there. So what will it take to make this vision of a special levy-free B.C. a reality?
Power Strata Systems goes “green” by transferring to local B.C. based data center
In response to the concern that some strata management companies have been expressing with regards to the USA PATRIOT Act and U.S. based data centers, we are excited to announce that Power Strata Systems Inc. has recently transferred its main data center from the U.S. to a more reliable and green data center located in B.C.
Why the excitement?
What does BBB accreditation mean for Power Strata Systems?
We’re excited to announce that as of July 20, 2012, Power Strata Systems Inc. is now a BBB Accredited Business!
So what does this mean for you as our clients?
Only businesses that meet the BBB’s high standards of integrity and performance are invited to join the BBB; not every business is eligible. In order to qualify for BBB accreditation, Power Strata agreed to undergo a detailed review of its policies, procedures and best practices.
So the Depreciation Report is Done for a Strata Corporation, Then What?
[UPDATE] [An upcoming related seminar - A PAMA session at BUILDEX VANCOUVER 2014]
[Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 1:00pm – 3:00pm]
[P06 - How To Understand And Administer A Depreciation Report Once It Is Received By A Strata Corporation]
This session will provide property managers with invaluable information for managing depreciation reports including a greater understanding of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process to obtain quotes and a review of the new depreciation legislation. Attendees will also learn how to maintain a corporate history for future owners and council members. A must for any property manager working with strata corporations!
Presenters:
David Albrice, BSc. (Hons) URP, RDH Building Engineering Ltd.
Tony Gioventu, Executive Director, CHOA
You can register for this session at the website of BUILDEX VANCOUVER: http://www.buildexvancouver.com/register.htm
As you might already know, strata Depreciation Reports are now legally mandatory in British Columbia, and strata properties with five or more than five units are required to complete a common property, limited common property and common assets Depreciation Report by December 14, 2013, or hold a 3/4 vote to waive the requirement.
So what does this legislation mean for strata owners and strata management companies?
