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Changes to Strata Property Regulation expand exemptions to 55+ bylaws

Posted on May 04, 2023

Changes to the Strata Property Regulation will ensure that people living in stratas with 55+ age restrictions will be able to stay in their homes even if their family structure changes.“Starting a family is a big decision and big change for many people, and that shouldn’t come with the risk of people losing their home,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister o...

Amendments to Foreign Buyers Ban

Posted on Mar 28, 2023

March 27, 2023
Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, announced amendments to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act’s accompanying Regulations.The Act was passed by Parliament on June 23, 2022, and the Act and Regulations came into force on January 1, 2023, as part...

Upcoming Changes to Form B & CRF

Posted on Mar 23, 2023

Changes to SPA involving the Form B and CRF

15 March 2023

Changes to Form B requirements, and CRF Increases

There are changes coming to the Strata Property Act (“SPA”) in April and November 2023. Licensees must be aware of updates to the required information included on a Form B Information Certificate, and changes to the minimum contribution to a str...

Strata Rental Restricion Changes

Posted on Jan 19, 2023

Prohibition on Rental and Age Restrictions in Strata Buildings #556

Dec 21, 2022

CATEGORY: Legally Speaking
TAGS: Age Restrictions Bill 44 Building and Strata Statues Amendment Act Rental Restrictions

Posted by
Lisa Niro
Bell Alliance LLP

On November 24, 2022, Bill 44, the Building and Strata Statutes Amendment Act, 2022 (the “Act”), w...

Federal Foreign Buyer Ban

Posted on Jan 18, 2023

Federal foreign buyer ban coming in January 2023

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

The federal government’s ban on new foreign ownership of residential property becomes law on January 1, 2023, disallowing anyone who isn’t a Canadian citizen or permanent resident from buying residential real estate for two years.During this period, the federal government pla...

Cooling Off Period (Rescission) Information

Posted on Jan 13, 2023

This FAQ explains the Home Buyer Rescission Period (“HBRP”) for buyers in British Columbia who are purchasing certain types of residential real estate. The specifics of the HBRP are set out in the Property Law Act (“PLA”) and the Home Buyer Rescission Period (“HBRP”) Regulation. The legislation comes into effect on January 3, 2023.

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Changes to Strata Property Regulation expand exemptions to 55+ bylaws

Changes to Strata Property Regulation expand exemptions to 55+ bylaws

Amendments to Foreign Buyers Ban

Amendments to Foreign Buyers Ban

Upcoming Changes to Form B & CRF

Changes to SPA involving the Form B and CRF

Changes to Form B requirements, and CRF Increases

Strata Rental Restricion Changes

Prohibition on Rental and Age Restrictions in Strata Buildings #556

Federal Foreign Buyer Ban

Federal foreign buyer ban coming in January 2023

Cooling Off Period (Rescission) Information

What is the HBRP...