Shawn M. Smith

Strata Property Lawyer advising strata councils, strata corporations and owners. Partner at Cleveland Doan LLP

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Some interesting observations and ideas to perhaps make for better strata living. https://t.co/t9VCV4QGp3

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More changes to age restriction bylaws to grapple with. https://t.co/eQM8CFHByQ

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More changes coming... https://t.co/lmD1qnZ5EZ

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The ability to hold electronic general meetings without a bylaw allowing them has been extended to December 31, 2022 (unless repealed sooner). However, #strata corporations should still consider passing a bylaw to address the proce…https://t.co/6ZKN0YueIB https://t.co/WVF54XeXPy

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If your #strata corporation has been considering EV charging stations, now may be the time to act. But don't forget that you will need bylaws to manage access to the system and allow for costs to be charged to the users. https://t.co/ahU3UMrcWz

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Wondering about how vaccine passports and other Covid issues affect strata corporations, rental complexes and commercial facilities? Join me on Wednesday October 13 at noon for a short talk to explore those issues. https://t.co/0vadyLEYCI

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#Strata corporations should start to consider how they will manage the vacine passport requirements in relation to the use of gyms, recreation rooms, common rooms and attendance at AGM's and SGM's (the requirment is apparently inte…https://t.co/uRy9VlVdLW https://t.co/NkM8s7h8Wi

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Yet another CRT case that reinforces the duty to investigate noise complaints, but this time an obligation was imposed on the #strata corporation to take steps to "establish the noise allegations met the nuisance test". It couldn't…https://t.co/ztohgPuX4L https://t.co/dtO73H61Vr

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Can the "repair and maintenance" line item in a strata's Operating Budget actually be used for anything anymore? In yet another decision, the CRT has held that certain modest "repairs" should have been paid from the CRF. In this c…https://t.co/CJHtCt6dYw https://t.co/M72O3jdD7v

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Changes to legislation will now allow candiates for local government the same access rights as candiates for provinical elections starting in 2022. https://t.co/9vZJTkbsKK

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Insurance remains one of the biggest issues #strata corporations face. Its a complex issue and some stability would be nice. https://t.co/4PyfSiEP0Y

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The Housing Policy Branch recently announced that ability of #strata corporations to hold virtual meetings will end July 10, 2021. If your #strata corporation wants to continue this practice it will need to enact a bylaw allowing for such meetings. A str…https://t.co/4M9G6ofQdo

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Some good common sense observations in this article. https://t.co/fM1xxtOktP

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This recent CRT decision is a reminder of how difficult (if not impossible) it is to impose fines. Of the $110,000 in fines imposed, the #strata corproation was awarded $200! The reason: the strata didn't appear to fully understand…https://t.co/CNOnb0GXje https://t.co/Kkys9nVFUh

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Ever wonder how a #strata corporation should handle a #noise complaint? This recent CRT decision shows what not to do (be dismissive of the owner's complaints), what evidence an owner should present (logs, witness statements) and t…https://t.co/kkcLVJpxub https://t.co/X2qZ2Ic9Qb

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It looks like higher #insurance premiums might be here to stay; which means higher strata fees are too. https://t.co/nyRQDkZ5GJ

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Based on this recent CRT decision #strata corporations must consult owners (through a hearing) before deciding not to make an insurance claim in relation to significant damage to the owner's strata lot. https://t.co/XIicQaszT6

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Some potential relief in sight for increasing insurance premiums? Time will tell. https://t.co/mPFFk22GQU

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A very tragic incident that serves a good reminder for #strata corporations to review their rules and bylaws re fire safety. The article contains some helpful considerations. https://t.co/ixOZuaG52s

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Are you a lawyer looking for a practice area that is never boring? Try strata. We're looking to hire an associate to help with our ever growing strata law practice. https://t.co/ZekwWISPnB