British Columbia

Strata Document Analysis in British Columbia

Status certificate and strata document analysis for BC buyers. Form B, depreciation reports, strata minutes—analyzed for reserves, governance, and exposure instantly.

Documents we analyze

  • Strata Form B (Information Certificate)
  • Depreciation report
  • AGM and council minutes
  • Financial statements
  • Bylaws and rules
  • Insurance certificate

What matters in British Columbia

  • Depreciation reports mandatory for strata with 5+ lots (July 2026 deadline for Metro Vancouver, CRD, Fraser Valley)
  • Form B disclosure requirements for sellers
  • Strata insurance deductibles—we flag chargeback risk

Recent updates

July 2024

Depreciation reports now mandatory for strata with 5+ lots

Annual deferral votes eliminated. All eligible strata must obtain a depreciation report every 5 years. Metro Vancouver, Capital Regional District, and Fraser Valley stratas without a recent report have until July 1, 2026.

BC Government

2025

Form B and strata document disclosure requirements

Sellers must provide a Form B (Information Certificate) on request. The Form B includes key financial and governance information. Pellucis analyzes Form B data alongside depreciation reports and minutes to surface what matters.

BC Government

2024–2025

Strata insurance deductibles surge

Deductibles that were $10–25K are now commonly $100–250K. When a loss originates in a lot, bylaws often let the council charge the full deductible to that owner. A water leak can mean a six-figure chargeback.

Insurance Bureau of Canada
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