Our Beliefs
We Believe it is the Responsibility of Every Strata Manager to...
- Act as the Agent of the Strata Corporation
- Take direction from the Strata Council
- Take care of the needs of the Strata Corporation and Council
- Foster communication between Management, Council and Owners
- See that record keeping is accurate and meets the requirements of the Strata Property Act
- Maintain trust between council and management
- Avoid controversy within the strata community whenever possible and resolve conflicts in an amicable way
- Provide continuity and consistency within the strata
- Provide professional business management services
- Provide regular financial reporting that is easy to read and easy to understand
- Ensure that operating budgets are as accurate as possible
Why Use a Licensed Strata Manager?
A Strata Manager…
- Acts as the Agent of the Strata Corporation
- Takes direction from the Strata Council to provide services to the Strata Corporation which is made up of the Strata Owners.
- Provides guidance in meeting the requirements of the Strata Property ActProvides day to day management services
- Maintains records as required by the Strata Property Act
- Collects Strata Fees, special levies and other accounts
- Provides pre-authorized debit services
- Looks after the payment of invoices for services and contracts
- Attends Council Meetings and General Meetings to record the minutes of the meetings
- Advises on the requirements of the Strata Property Act regarding resolutions to be presented at these meetings
- Can assist in resolving disputes between owners and the Strata Corporation
- Can provide guidance and assist in the preparation of the Annual Operating Budget which is used to establish strata fees for each unit.
- Provides accounting services and maintains records for the Strata Corporation
- Provides information and Forms F and B as required by the Strata Property Act
- Manages operating and contingency reserve bank accounts
- Assists in the hiring of services
Strata Management Services
We Offer a Broad Range of Services to Help you Manage Your Strata Efficiently & Effectively.
- Expert Management Advice
- Review and interpret by-laws
- Assist with the enforcement of by-laws
- Keep up to date on new legislation and bring it to the attention of the Strata Council
- If legal or other professional advice is required, we will refer clients
- Communication
- Inform owners of council decisions
- Notification of General Meetings
- Preparation and distribution of minutes
- Mail monthly financials and bank statements as directed by the Strata Council
- Provide a Welcome package to new owners as instructed by Strata Council
- 24-hour contact service provided
- Record Keeping
- Maintain a list of owners, tenants, and council members
- Obtain and keep on file a copy of strata plan and unit entitlement filed with Land Title Office (Ltd)
- Rules and by-laws
- Minutes of Council meetings and general meetings
- Financial records, bank statements
- Correspondence
- Maintenance, contracts, and warranties
- Contracts with vendors and service providers
- Services
- Issue information certificates
- File amendments and changes with LTO
- Negotiate and arrange contracts for services as directed by the Strata Council
- Take minutes at the council and general meetings
- Write letters and other communications as directed by the Strata Council
- Insurance
- Seek competitive bids as directed by Strata Council
- Arrange for insurance coverage as directed by the Strata Council
- Assist in handling claims
- Financial Management
- Assist the Strata Council to prepare an operating budget
- Manage the collection and deposit of fees
- Manage pre-authorized debits and post-dated cheques
- Maintain a history of payments
- Review and pay all invoices
- Provide Monthly statements to the Strata Council
- Maintenance
- Obtain competitive quotes and prices for work when needed
- Arrange contracts with service providers and contractors on behalf of the Strata Council
- Manage service contracts
- Provide advice and guidance to the Strata Council in relation to work done for the Strata Corporation
- Provide access to “In-house” Maintenance Contractor when requested