Age Restriction Bylaws (Prohibited 2022)

Following amendments to the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, effective November 24, 2022 (as of 2026-07-27 — verify current), most age-restriction bylaws are prohibited in BC. The only exception is bylaws that restrict residency to persons 55 years of age or older (as of 2026-07-27 — verify current). Any bylaw inconsistent with these amendments is unenforceable; verify the current Strata Property Act provisions and any exemptions with a BC lawyer or notary before relying on or enforcing an age-based bylaw.

No. Under the November 2022 (as of 2026-07-27 — verify current) amendments to the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, bylaws restricting residency by age other than 55+ are prohibited and unenforceable. A bylaw excluding children, minors, or adults under any age other than 55 years is not valid. Verify enforcement options and current strata law with a BC lawyer or notary.

The Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, permits bylaws that restrict residency to persons 55 years of age or older (as of 2026-07-27 — verify current). No other age-based restriction is lawful under the November 2022 amendments. Verify the precise wording, exceptions, and current statutory requirements with a BC lawyer or notary before drafting or enforcing such a bylaw.

The amendments to the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, prohibiting age-restriction bylaws (except 55+) took effect on November 24, 2022 (as of 2026-07-27 — verify current). Bylaws inconsistent with these amendments became unenforceable on that date. Verify the exact effective date and any transitional rules with a BC lawyer or notary.

Under the November 2022 amendments to the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, bylaws inconsistent with the new prohibition are unenforceable, regardless of when they were registered. A '45 and over' or '19 and over' bylaw does not fall within the 55+ exception and cannot be enforced. Verify current bylaw validity and repeal procedures with a BC lawyer or notary.

Yes, generally. The November 2022 amendments to the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, permit bylaws restricting residency to persons 55 years of age or older (as of 2026-07-27 — verify current). A properly registered 55+ bylaw predating the amendments remains enforceable, provided it complies with all current statutory requirements. Verify bylaw wording, registration, and any human rights or other compliance issues with a BC lawyer or notary.

The November 2022 prohibition applies to bylaws under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, which governs strata corporations (condominiums, townhouses, etc.). The Residential Tenancy Act, SBC 2002, c. 78, governs landlord-tenant relations in rental housing and has separate rules; age-based restrictions in rental housing may be subject to the BC Human Rights Code and other legislation. Verify the application of the Strata Property Act versus the Residential Tenancy Act, and any human rights implications, with a BC lawyer or notary.

Yes, a strata corporation may pass a bylaw restricting residency to persons 55 years of age or older (as of 2026-07-27 — verify current), as this falls within the exception under the November 2022 amendments to the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43. The bylaw must comply with all Strata Property Act bylaw amendment procedures, including the required vote threshold. Verify drafting, voting, filing, and human rights compliance with a BC lawyer or notary before proceeding.

The November 2022 amendments to the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, do not create a general grandfather clause; bylaws inconsistent with the prohibition (other than 55+) became unenforceable on November 24, 2022 (as of 2026-07-27 — verify current). Only bylaws restricting residency to 55+ remain valid. Verify whether any transitional rules, exemptions, or specific fact patterns apply to your strata with a BC lawyer or notary.

Review the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, and the Strata Property Regulation on www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca, and consult the BC Ministry of Housing or the provincial government's strata housing resources at www.gov.bc.ca. For legal interpretation, bylaw drafting, enforcement, or human rights compliance, verify current rules with a BC lawyer or notary. Do not rely on pre-2022 materials without confirming they reflect the November 2022 amendments.