Can my strata approve my tenants?

Many Strata Corporations have bylaw restrictions on the owner’s ability to rent their strata lot. The strata property act allows some Strata Corporations to have restrictions on the number of units allowed in their property based on a percentage or number of units, and may limit the time the unit may be rented. 

One area the strata is not allowed to restrict is on who you rent your property to. Section 141 of the strata property act outlines the strata corporation is prohibited from establishing screening criteria, requiring the strata to approve potential tenants or asking for specific terms to be inserted into a tenancy agreement you enter into with your tenants. 

If your strata corporation is asking for information on who you are renting to or requiring specific terms be included in your tenancy agreement they may be in violation of the Strata Property Act. Owners have the right to make a tenant selection they feel is suitable for their property without strata involvement.   

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https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/98043_08#section141