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Decision 2026-10-19 · Open coverageThe BC Civil Resolution Tribunal found that a housing cooperative unfairly prejudiced a member by requesting income documents without clearly explaining its separate internal subsidy, who qualified or how to apply. Writing “maximum” on a form couldn't waive an undisclosed benefit, so the cooperative was ordered to calculate and pay the subsidy he would have received, showing why boards must give meaningful notice of member entitlements.
Decision 2026-07-17 · Open coverageThe BC Supreme Court granted a housing cooperative possession after its board corrected an earlier procedural fairness failure by giving an occupant a genuine opportunity to apply for membership and then reasonably refusing his incomplete application without the required credit check. Fair reconsideration did not oblige the board to waive neutral financial criteria, and a proposed arrears payment plan did not extinguish more than $54,000 in housing charges.
Decision 2026-09-04 · Open coverageThe BC Supreme Court refused to enforce a housing cooperative’s membership termination because the board hadn't made reasonable efforts to ensure the members knew about and could participate in the termination hearing. The court dismissed the cooperative’s application for possession, emphasizing that formal notice alone doesn't satisfy natural justice when someone risks losing their home.
Decision 2026-10-20 · Open coverageA strata owner challenged committee changes, hybrid AGM procedures, council conflicts and disclosure of meeting minutes, but couldn't establish significant unfairness. The CRT dismissed the claims it could hear and refused jurisdiction over certain contract-related conflicts.
Decision 2026-10-19 · Open coverageA strata charged a half-entitlement lot full strata fees for years, but the tribunal limited reimbursement to the most recent two years of monthly payments. The owners received $1,808.84 plus interest, not their full $9,961.60 claim.
Decision 2026-10-19 · Open coverageA strata proved that an owner dumped garbage in a parkade but lost one $200 fine because its notice cited a bylaw that didn't apply. A second $200 fine survived because the notice correctly identified prohibited use of a drive aisle.
Decision 2026-10-20 · Open coverageA small strata validly approved limited common property for an owner's patio by a 3 to 1 vote, curing an earlier informal exclusive use. The opposing owners couldn't establish significant unfairness merely because they lost the vote.
Decision 2026-10-20 · Open coverageA strata avoided a $35,000 claim for mould and interior repairs because it reasonably pursued lasting exterior wall repairs, financing and roof access before implementing an interim remedy. The presence of real mould didn't itself establish negligence.
Decision 2026-10-20 · Open coverageA strata wasn't liable for nearly $28,000 in internal water damage even though exterior repairs took years. The Tribunal found the council reasonably investigated competing remedies and faced difficult access and financing constraints.
Decision 2026-10-19 · Open coverageA strata section reasonably investigated complaints about scented laundry products and couldn't establish an ongoing source or a substantial nuisance. A physician's sensitivity note didn't prove harmful concentrations from neighbouring dryer vents.
Decision 2026-10-20 · Open coverageA strata's temporary repair of a leaking window and measured response to reported attic moisture satisfied its maintenance duties on the evidence. The owner couldn't dictate a particular fix or establish that an immediate attic inspection was required.
Decision 2026-10-13 · Open coverageA BC appeal court upheld procedural rulings arising from a completed strata unit sale and awarded special costs to the strata corporation. The underlying appeal about the sale remains undecided.
Published 2026-10-21 · Open coverageBritish Columbia's strata council guidance makes good faith, prudent decisions and managing conflicts central responsibilities. Familiarity among neighbours doesn't displace those duties.