Form G — Certificate of Lien

Form G is the formal document prescribed under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, that a strata corporation files in the Land Title Office to register a lien against a strata lot for unpaid amounts such as strata fees, special levies, fines, or related costs. The lien attaches to the strata lot itself and provides the strata corporation with a security interest in the property. Verify current filing procedures and amounts with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.

A strata corporation may file a Form G lien under section 116 of the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, which provides that a strata corporation has a lien on a strata lot for unpaid strata fees, special levies, and other amounts owed by the owner. The lien is effective from the date the amount becomes due and may be registered in the Land Title Office. Verify the specific requirements and procedures with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.

Under section 116 of the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, a strata corporation may include unpaid strata fees, special levies, fines, costs of remedying a contravention of bylaws or rules, and reasonable legal costs incurred by the strata corporation in collecting the debt. The lien attaches to the strata lot for these amounts. Verify the applicability to your specific situation with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.

A Form G lien registered under the Land Title Act, RSBC 1996, c. 250, and the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, attaches to the strata lot and may prevent or complicate title transfer until the debt is satisfied. Buyers' lenders may refuse to advance mortgage funds if a lien is registered, and the buyer may require the seller to pay the outstanding amount at or before completion. Verify the status of any lien and its impact on your transaction with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.

Under section 116 of the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, a lien for strata fees and related amounts runs with the strata lot, meaning the lien attaches to the property itself rather than solely to the previous owner. However, the practical responsibility and the priority of the lien relative to other charges depend on the date of registration and the Land Title Act, RSBC 1996, c. 250. Verify the specific priority and buyer obligations with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.

A buyer should obtain a current Form B (Information Certificate) from the strata corporation, which under section 59 of the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, must disclose amounts owing by the seller and any registered lien. The buyer should also order a title search from the Land Title Office to confirm whether a Form G lien has been registered against the strata lot. Verify the completeness and accuracy of these documents with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.

Form B (Information Certificate), required under section 59 of the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, discloses amounts owing by the owner and whether a lien has been filed, while Form G is the actual lien document filed in the Land Title Office under section 116. A Form B showing outstanding amounts may indicate that a Form G lien has been or will be registered. Verify the current status of any amounts owing or liens with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.

Yes. Under section 116(3) of the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, a strata corporation may bring a court action to enforce a lien in the same manner as a mortgagee under the Land Title Act, RSBC 1996, c. 250, which may include an order for sale of the strata lot. The specific procedures and timelines are governed by the applicable court rules and statutes. Verify enforcement options and procedures with a BC lawyer before acting.

The Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, does not impose a fixed expiry period on a Form G lien once registered under the Land Title Act, RSBC 1996, c. 250; the lien remains registered until it is discharged, cancelled by court order, or satisfied by payment. However, the strata corporation must comply with any limitation periods for bringing an action to enforce the lien. Verify the current limitation periods and enforcement timelines with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.

Under section 112 of the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, the strata corporation must first deliver a demand letter to the owner (and mortgagee, if known) for the unpaid amount before filing a lien. The demand must specify the amount owing and provide a reasonable period for payment. Verify the procedural requirements, notice periods, and form of demand with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.