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Strata Documents
Form B — Information Certificate (Strata)
What is Form B — Information Certificate (Strata) in British Columbia?
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Form B is a strata-corporation certificate defined by Section 59 of the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43. It provides a snapshot of information about a strata lot, including monthly strata fees, any special levies owing, agreements involving the strata lot, whether there are outstanding bylaw fines, and current insurance particulars. Form B is typically obtained by a buyer during due diligence and is required by most lenders and lawyers before completion. A strata corporation must provide a Form B within 7 days of a written request, subject to prescribed fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who requests the Form B and when?
The buyer's REALTOR® typically requests the Form B on the buyer's behalf during the subject-removal period. It must be produced within 7 days per the Strata Property Regulation.
Outstanding special levies typically travel with the strata lot unless the contract of purchase says otherwise. Discuss any outstanding amounts with your lawyer or notary and licensed REALTOR® before removing subjects.
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