Toilet backup from my upstairs caused about $15,000 damageToilet backup from my upstairs caused about $15,000 damage to my unit and at that time my home insurance was expired, also my building bylaws says each unit is responsible for its own repairs, could I… read more
Debra
Lawyer
Doctoral Degree
142,329 satisfied customers
I am a professional musician, who as a result of COVID gaveI am a professional musician, who as a result of COVID gave up my teaching and rehearsing studio. I live in a strata (townhouse) and have explained to my neighbbours that practicing is me just working… read more
JCLawyer
Lawyer
J.D.
2,434 satisfied customers
I want to know what I can do in my case. The issue is ourHi there, I want to know what I can do in my case. The issue is our upstairs neighbors had recently replace their carpet flooring in the bedroom to laminate flooring. Our condo is wood frame for refer… read more
Thom, LLB (JD)
Lawyer
LLB (JD)
208 satisfied customers
I own an apartment located in Vancouver BC, and I have beenI own an apartment located in Vancouver BC, and I have been denied the peaceful enjoyment of my home by the heavy footsteps and loud noises coming from my neighbours above. I have also been dealing wi… read more
ARLENEP41
EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER
JURIS DOCTORATE
386 satisfied customers
My neighbour keeps photographing/snooping on us in our homeHi there my neighbour keeps photographing/snooping on us in our home - backyard, bedroom etc. My apartment is in a nook, which means when she is pointing the camera, it can only be for the purpose of … read more
JulianaS222
Juris Doctor
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My downstairs neighbour has repeated stalked us and harassedHi Pearl, my downstairs neighbour has repeated stalked us and harassed us since a couple of years ago. She yelled at us and put sticky notes with swear words on our door when we answered the door at f… read more
Debra
Lawyer
Doctoral Degree
142,329 satisfied customers
I live in a gated strata community which houses 36 stackingI live in a gated strata community which houses 36 stacking townhomes. There are 9 quads, each with 4 suites, 2 above, and 2 below. I happen to own a top unit. My neighbour below me, is a ridiculously heavy smoker. I have lived in the complex for 1 1/2 years now, and have tried to make it work by putting air purifiers in each and every room in my home, running 24/7. Up till about 2 weeks ago, it was tolerable, even though on many occasions, I have had to re-wash my clean laundry as it came out of the dryer smelling like smoke, or on a few occasions, marijuana. The smoke was mainly in my laundry room which I keep shut all the time. 2 weeks ago, the smoke started to infiltrate my master bedroom, and en-suite. It starts between 10.30 - 11 pm, and the thick smell of smoke stays in the bathroom, and seeps out into my bedroom. I have had very little sleep the past couple of weeks, and had occasions where I was late to work on account of my lack of sleep. Was away for the Canada Day long weekend, and was back home last night. The problem continues. What can I do?? I have spoken to my neighbour to ask that he not smoke in the bedroom or master bath. When asked if he's doing anything different (as I only started getting the stench of smoke in my bedroom and master bath just 2 weeks ago), he insists he is not doing anything different. I have respiratory issues, and find it hard to breathe when the second hand smoke is thick in my bedroom and master bath like it has been every night for the last couple of weeks. … read more
Debra
Lawyer
Doctoral Degree
142,329 satisfied customers
I've lived in my townhouse for over 8 years and had alwaysI've lived in my townhouse for over 8 years and had always had two dogs. Today I received a notice from my strata minutes saying that "unit 22 must remove second dog by end of august as per one dog pe… read more
Debra
Lawyer
Doctoral Degree
142,329 satisfied customers
I am an owner in a strata of 14 units. I have lived hereHello, I am an owner in a strata of 14 units. I have lived here for 19 years. We have a bylaw of no renters/boarder. I am a single parent, in August of 2014 my then 17 year old daughter was diagnosed … read more
Debra
Lawyer
Doctoral Degree
142,329 satisfied customers
Hello, I have a question in regards XXXXX XXXXX Bylaws. IHello, I have a question in regards XXXXX XXXXX Bylaw's. I purchased a condominium suite earlier this year and have since been faced with constant disturbances from the neighboring unit above mine. Th… read more
Debra
Lawyer
Doctoral Degree
142,329 satisfied customers
My question is about water leaks in condos (from our suiteMy question is about water leaks in condos (from our suite to suite below). The wax seal on our toilet deteriorated, leaking water to suite below, damaging their bathroom ceiling. (The wax seal is und… read more
D.A.M.
Principal Attorney
Doctoral Degree
2,755 satisfied customers
I purchased an apartment in May of 2011. Since I moved in,I purchased an apartment in May of 2011. Since I moved in, the woman downstairs continually complains of excessive noise coming from my suite (pursuant to the strata bylaws). The nature of her complai… read more
Debra
Lawyer
Doctoral Degree
142,329 satisfied customers
I live in a strata condo in Coquitlam BC. It is a solid concreteI live in a strata condo in Coquitlam BC. It is a solid concrete tower and I have not heard a sound inside my suite since I moved in on August 2004. The previous owner had to move because of constant … read more
Tom B.
Lawyer
LLB Bachelor of Laws
2,264 satisfied customers
I live in an appartment building and there is a smoker 2 floorsI live in an appartment building and there is a smoker 2 floors down from me and they smoke heavily their bedroom window which circulates upstairs into my bedroom and fills the whole room with cigaret… read more
Law.Hut
Lawyer
Law degree (Juris Doctor)
6,458 satisfied customers
I am president of our Strata Council. An issue has arisen overI am president of our Strata Council. An issue has arisen over 'privacy' and the right to enjoy ones own space. It comes before council as a complaint under our bylaw 26.2.3 (noted below) "[An Ownerr]… read more
Debra
Lawyer
Doctoral Degree
142,329 satisfied customers
Hi I live in a condominium with a strata council. ApproximatelyHi I live in a condominium with a strata council. Approximately 15 months ago my upstairs neighbours replaced their carpets with hardwood, with inadequate sound barriers between our two suites. The no… read more
Debra
Lawyer
Doctoral Degree
142,329 satisfied customers
I own a condo and have 2 cats. I purchased it privately inI own a condo and have 2 cats. I purchased it privately in March 2006. The owner did not have a copy of the Bylaws. When questioned about pets he said: “No problem, I have two dogs.” The day of the co… read more
Flagbridge-CDN
Principal Consultant
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