Strata Maintenance

Unfortunately structural deterioration begins the day that construction ceases. One of our primary goals is to protect the property investment of owners, ensure “pride in ownership” and reduce future repair costs as much as possible. This is best served with regular and long-term maintenance.

Regular Maintenance
These include items are completed once or more annually and are funded through the annual budget. Specific activities can include:

Dryer vent cleaning
Gutter cleaning (in and out)
Roof inspections and repair to extend the life of the roof
Landscaping
Snow removal
Fire safety systems
Elevator
Janitorial
Parkade cleaning
Irrigation system
Window washing
HVAC

Long Term Maintenance
These include items that are completed less than annually and are financed through the Contingency Reserve Fund. Specific activities can include:

Painting (interior or exterior)
Caulking the exterior of building
Elevator refurbishment
Re-roofing
Storm and sanitary sewer line cleaning
Cleaning building exterior
Boiler or hot water tank replacement
Carpet replacement
Roadways
Membrane over underground parking areas

Maintenance Responsibilities

The Strata Corporation has a duty to repair and maintain all common and limited common property.
The Owner is responsible to repair and maintain his or her Strata Lot (personal suite or unit)

Exceptions to the above

The Strata Property Act Section 72 (2) permits a Strata Corporation to, by Bylaw, make the Owners responsible for:

Limited common property that the Owner has a right to use
Exterior windows
Exterior doors