Form H — Acknowledgment of Payment

Form H is a prescribed form under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, and the Strata Property Regulation that a strata corporation must file at the Land Title Office. It acknowledges receipt of payment that satisfies (in whole or in part) a lien registered against a strata lot, or that was paid for strata fees, special levies, fines, or other money owed to the strata corporation enforceable as a lien. The form certifies that the lien or the specified portion of it is satisfied or reduced accordingly.

Under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, and the Strata Property Regulation, a strata corporation must file Form H at the Land Title Office within one week of receiving the payment that satisfies or reduces the lien. This is a mandatory timeline. Verify current filing requirements with a BC lawyer or notary before acting, as late filing may have consequences.

Form H is filed at the Land Title Office, which in British Columbia is administered by the Land Title and Survey Authority under the Land Title Act, RSBC 1996, c. 250. The form is registered against the strata lot title to which the lien relates. Verify current electronic filing procedures and fees with the Land Title Office or a BC lawyer or notary.

Under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, Form H is required when payment is made to satisfy or reduce a registered lien, or when payment is received for amounts enforceable as a lien, including strata fees, special levies, fines, and other money owed to the strata corporation. The key requirement is that the debt must be one that can be enforced through the strata lien mechanism. Verify the specifics of your strata's situation with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.

The strata corporation is responsible for completing and filing Form H, typically through its strata council or authorized representative. Under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, and the Strata Property Regulation, the form must be signed by an authorized person on behalf of the strata corporation. Verify signing authority and delegation rules in your strata's bylaws with a BC lawyer or notary.

Form H acknowledges payment and certifies that the lien (or a portion of it) is satisfied or reduced, but under the Land Title Act, RSBC 1996, c. 250, and the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, the acknowledgment itself serves as evidence of satisfaction. Once filed, the Land Title Office will note the satisfaction on title. Verify the effect of filing on your specific lien registration with a BC lawyer or notary.

The Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, and the Strata Property Regulation prescribe the one-week filing deadline, and failure to comply may expose the strata corporation to liability or enforcement action by the owner who made the payment. The owner may also apply to the court or the Civil Resolution Tribunal for an order compelling the strata to file. Verify remedies and potential consequences with a BC lawyer before acting.

Yes, under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, and the Strata Property Regulation, Form H may acknowledge receipt of a payment that satisfies part of a lien, with the form specifying the amount received and the reduced balance. The lien remains registered for the remaining unpaid portion. Verify the correct completion and filing procedure for partial satisfaction with a BC lawyer or notary.

The Land Title Office, operating under the Land Title Act, RSBC 1996, c. 250, typically charges a fee for registering documents, including Form H. The current fee schedule is published by the Land Title and Survey Authority. Verify the current filing fee (as of 2026-07-27 — verify current) with the Land Title Office or a BC lawyer or notary before filing.

Yes, an owner who has paid the lien amount may request confirmation from the strata corporation or search the title at the Land Title Office to verify that Form H has been filed. Under the Land Title Act, RSBC 1996, c. 250, registered documents are publicly searchable. Verify current search procedures and fees with the Land Title Office or a BC lawyer or notary.