Determining the Boundaries of Common Property: Implications for Repairs, Maintenance and Alterations

The article discusses the implications of determining the boundaries of common property, limited common property, and strata lot property in relation to the repair, maintenance, and alteration of condominiums. It highlights the confusion and disagreements that can arise between strata councils and individual owners. The Act defines common property and provides guidelines for repairs and maintenance. Standard bylaws also set out the procedure for obtaining approval for alterations. Documentation such as the strata plan, as-built building plans, Act, Standard Bylaws, and current bylaws should be consulted to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts. BEST Consultants and Lesperance Mendes Lawyers offer assistance in identifying common property, reviewing maintenance programs, and advising strata councils and owners on strata governance and construction matters.