3/4 Vote Resolution

A 3/4 vote resolution is a resolution that requires at least 75% (as of 2026-07-27 — verify current) of the votes cast to be in favour for the resolution to pass, as defined under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43. This voting threshold is used for significant strata decisions such as amending bylaws, approving certain expenditures from the contingency reserve fund, and other major matters specified in the Strata Property Act. It is distinct from a majority vote or a unanimous vote resolution.

Under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, a 3/4 vote resolution is required for matters including amendments to the strata corporation's bylaws, expenditures from the contingency reserve fund for purposes other than those set out in the budget, certain changes to common property, and approval of a significant change in the use or appearance of common property. Additional matters may be specified in the Act or Strata Property Regulation. Verify the complete current list with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.

Under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, a 3/4 vote resolution requires 75% (as of 2026-07-27 — verify current) of the votes cast at a properly convened general meeting or annual general meeting. It is not 75% of all eligible owners, but rather 75% of those owners who actually vote (in person, by proxy, or as otherwise permitted by the bylaws). Quorum requirements, as set out in the Act or the strata corporation's bylaws, must also be met for the vote to be valid.

No. Under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, any amendment to a strata corporation's bylaws requires approval by a 3/4 vote resolution at a general meeting or annual general meeting. This voting threshold is mandatory and cannot be reduced by the strata corporation's existing bylaws. Verify procedural requirements, including notice periods, with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.

A majority vote under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, requires more than 50% (as of 2026-07-27 — verify current) of the votes cast to pass, while a 3/4 vote resolution requires at least 75% (as of 2026-07-27 — verify current) of the votes cast. The Strata Property Act assigns different voting thresholds to different types of decisions based on their significance; for example, approving the annual budget typically requires a majority vote, whereas amending bylaws requires a 3/4 vote. Verify which threshold applies to a specific resolution with a BC lawyer or notary.

Under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, a resolution requiring a 3/4 vote may be passed by unanimous written consent of all eligible voters without holding a meeting, but only if all owners agree in writing. If even one owner does not consent in writing, the resolution must be put to a vote at a properly convened general meeting or annual general meeting. Verify the current procedural requirements and any relevant case law with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.

If a proposed 3/4 vote resolution does not receive at least 75% (as of 2026-07-27 — verify current) of the votes cast in favour, the resolution fails and does not take effect. Under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, the strata council may bring the same or a similar resolution back to a future general meeting, subject to proper notice requirements. Owners who opposed the resolution are not required to take any further action, as the resolution simply does not pass.

Yes, unless the strata corporation's bylaws prohibit or restrict proxies. Under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, and the Strata Property Regulation, an owner may vote by proxy at a general meeting or annual general meeting, including on a 3/4 vote resolution, if a valid proxy form is completed and delivered as required by the Act, Regulation, and the strata's bylaws. Verify the specific proxy rules and deadlines in your strata corporation's bylaws and the current Strata Property Regulation with a BC lawyer or notary.

Under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, and the Strata Property Regulation, notice of a general meeting or annual general meeting must be given to all owners, and the notice must include the text of any proposed resolution (including a 3/4 vote resolution) or a summary approved by the strata council. The minimum notice period is typically specified in the Regulation (verify current requirements as of 2026-07-27). Verify the exact notice requirements, including timing and content, with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.

No. The 75% (as of 2026-07-27 — verify current) threshold for a 3/4 vote resolution is set by the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, and cannot be reduced by the strata corporation's bylaws. A strata corporation may adopt bylaws that require a higher threshold (such as a unanimous vote) for certain matters, but it cannot lower the statutory 75% requirement for matters that the Act specifies must be approved by a 3/4 vote resolution. Verify any bylaw amendments with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.