The Condominium Manual, Second Edition by Mike Mangan

The Association has found this book to be very helpful when fielding enquiries about condo problems. We have recommended to many Councils that they acquire a copy. Almost everything you need to know about the vexing problems of pet bylaws, rentals, limited common property, collection of fees, etc. were described in a readable and straightforward way in the first edition. We have not seen the new edition but expect that it will be as clearly written and reliable as the first edition.

The author says that the book contains sixty pages of new information, including recent case law, which will give the reader a clear understanding of how the Strata Property Act, regulations and standard bylaws work. It answers these questions and many more:

Who must contribute to an expense?

Who is responsible for repairs?

Can the bylaws restrict rentals and pets?

What is the role of strata corporations, council and property managers?

What are the requirements for record keeping, meetings and voting?

Unfortunately, the book has been out of print for a year or so and we were told last year that a second edition was on the way. It is now about to be printed and the publisher, the B.C. Real Estate Association, is taking orders. The first edition was hard to find. Chapters carried it for a while but the most reliable method of getting a copy was to order it directly from the B.C.R.E.A. This is still the most reliable way of getting a copy. The cost is about $50.00 but is about $5.00 cheaper if you can get a realtor to order it for you. If you want a copy, please contact the B.C.R.E.A. at 604 683-7702 or this office for additional details (604 538-8888).