Strata Property Act, s. 132

Maximum fines

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

At a glance

Maximum fine: Strata bylaws set per-contravention maximum

“The strata corporation must set out in its bylaws the maximum amount it may fine an owner or tenant for each contravention of a bylaw or rule.”
Fines for continuing violations: Bylaws set frequency for continuing contraventions

“(b) the frequency at which fines may be imposed for a continuing contravention of a bylaw or rule.”
Total fine cap: Cannot exceed maximums in regulations

“The maximum amount of a fine and the maximum frequency of imposition of fines must not exceed the maximums set out in the regulations.”

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Official text

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Maximum fines 132 (1) The strata corporation must set out in its bylaws the maximum amount it may fine an owner or tenant for each contravention of a bylaw or rule. (2) The strata corporation may set out in its bylaws (a) different maximum amounts of fines for different bylaws and rules, and (b) the frequency at which fines may be imposed for a continuing contravention of a bylaw or rule. (3) The maximum amount of a fine and the maximum frequency of imposition of fines must not exceed the maximums set out in the regulations.

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