Responsibilities

This section describes the distribution of responsibilities between Strata Lot Owners and the Strata Corporation, with respect to maintaining Strata Lots and building infrastructure.

Definitions

Common Property: The Strata Corporation is responsible for determining and providing for the maintenance, repair and replacement requirements of the building common property.

Limited-common Property: Certain property, including external doors, parking spaces, and balconies are legally part of a Strata Lot but are associated with the common property in such a way that a clear distinction between Strata Lot owner and Strata Corporation responsibility cannot be made.

Strata Lot Owner’s Property: Strata Lot owners are responsible for maintaining their units except for aspects associated with Limited-common property.

Responsibility by Area

Plumbing

  • Strata Corporation: Multi-unit systems
  • Owner: Bathtubs, tiles, shower pans, toilets, sinks, dishwashers, laundry machines, related plumbing, water damage from negligence, and drain blockages

Electrical

  • Strata Corporation: Multi-unit electrical/HVAC systems
  • Owner: In-suite systems beyond distribution box and exhaust fans

Parking Facilities

  • Strata Corporation: Common areas and gates
  • Owner: Keep parking spaces clean

Storage Lockers

  • Strata Corporation: Common areas
  • Owner: Assigned lockers

Walls

  • Strata Corporation: Exteriors
  • Owner: Interiors and negligence-related damage

Floors

  • Strata Corporation: Common areas
  • Owner: Unit flooring

Windows

  • Strata Corporation: All maintenance except interiors
  • Owner: Interior surfaces and negligence damage

Doors and Entryways

The Strata Corporation is responsible for all maintenance and repair of all doors which provide the means of ingress to and egress from a unit or building.

Balconies

  • Strata Corporation: Walls and railings
  • Owner: Keep clean and comply with rules

Owner-Maintained Items Summary

Appliances: Stove, fridge, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, garburator

Plumbing fixtures: Faucets, drains, valves, showerheads, bathtubs, sinks, toilets, enclosures

Electrical: Light fixtures, thermostats, switches, outlets, circuit breakers, heaters

Fire protection: Smoke alarms, speakers, sprinkler heads

Ventilation: Exhaust fans, range hoods, dryer boosters

Finishes: Paint, flooring, carpets, countertops, tiles, cabinets, baseboards