Strata Property Act, s. 130

Fines

Official text ↗ Checked against the official source on 2 November 2026

At a glance

Who decides: The strata corporation

“The strata corporation may fine an owner if a bylaw or rule is contravened by”
Owner fine triggers: Owner or visitor admitted by owner

“(a) the owner, (b) a person who is visiting the owner or was admitted to the premises by the owner”
Owner occupant fine condition: Occupant only if lot not rented to tenant

“(c) an occupant, if the strata lot is not rented by the owner to a tenant.”
Tenant fine triggers: Tenant or visitor admitted by tenant

“(a) the tenant, (b) a person who is visiting the tenant or was admitted to the premises by the tenant”
Tenant occupant fine condition: Occupant only if lot not sublet to subtenant

“(c) an occupant, if the strata lot is not sublet by the tenant to a subtenant.”

Each fact is shown with the exact words of the statute it comes from. Your association's governing documents may also apply.

Official text

Copy retrieved from www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca. Always rely on the official source for the current version.

Show the full text of Strata Property Act, s. 130

Fines 130 (1) The strata corporation may fine an owner if a bylaw or rule is contravened by (a) the owner, (b) a person who is visiting the owner or was admitted to the premises by the owner for social, business or family reasons or any other reason, or (c) an occupant, if the strata lot is not rented by the owner to a tenant. (2) The strata corporation may fine a tenant if a bylaw or rule is contravened by (a) the tenant, (b) a person who is visiting the tenant or was admitted to the premises by the tenant for social, business or family reasons or any other reason, or (c) an occupant, if the strata lot is not sublet by the tenant to a subtenant.

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