by Sharon Sawkins, Director P.C.A.
From the Strata
Property Act, Division 2—Section 126, Amending Bylaws.
“The bylaws of a strata corporation may be changed,
repealed, replaced, added to or otherwise amended by complying with the
requirements of this Division.” Amendments to bylaws must be approved at an
annual or special general meeting by a resolution passed by a ¾ vote. These
amendments do not come into effect until they are filed in the Land Title
office. They must be filed within 60 days of the amendment being approved.
Two copies must be made for the registration process as
well as Strata Property Act Form I Amendment to Bylaws. The Form must be completed
and signed, by two strata council members, in black ink. Cost of registration
of bylaws is $21.50 that may be paid by cash or cheque. Hours for registering
these bylaws are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
The New Westminster Land Title Office serves the
Vancouver, New Westminster, Lower Mainland, Prince George, and Prince Rupert
Land Title Districts. It is located in Suite 300, 88 6th Street, New
Westminster, BC, V3L 5B3. The phone number is (604) 660-8141 and the fax number
is (604) 660-4064.
For information on the other Land Title Offices in B.C.,
phone 1 + 800 + 663-7867 or www.ltsa.ca