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
Available across British Columbia
Pellucis is jurisdiction-aware and analyzes documents from every market in British Columbia.
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 →Frequently asked questions — British Columbia
What does a Form B include in BC?
Form B (Information Certificate) discloses the current strata fee, any special levies approved or anticipated, the contingency reserve fund balance, any liens on the strata lot, and whether the strata is party to litigation. The full package accompanying Form B also includes the budget, depreciation report, two years of minutes, financial statements, bylaws, and insurance certificate.
When are depreciation reports mandatory in BC?
Since Bill 44 (2022) eliminated the opt-out, depreciation reports are mandatory for all BC stratas with 5 or more lots. The compliance deadline depends on location: Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, and Capital Regional District stratas must comply by July 1, 2026. All other BC stratas must comply by November 1, 2026.
What is the Metro Vancouver deadline for depreciation reports?
BC stratas in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley Regional District, and the Capital Regional District must have a current depreciation report by July 1, 2026. A 'current' report means one that is no more than 5 years old.
What does Pellucis score on a BC strata document package?
Pellucis scores four dimensions: Financial (CRF balance, operating surplus/deficit, arrears, budget adherence), Governance (procurement discipline, action-item closure, AGM compliance), Property (capital projects, deferred maintenance, insurance deductible exposure), and Community (meeting participation, conflict density, tribunal references). You receive a scored review instantly.