A recent Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) decision highlights the balance between privacy and security in strata living. The case centered around a tenant who installed a doorbell camera without strata approval. Following complaints from a neighbor about privacy concerns, the strata requested its removal and later denied the tenant’s application to reinstall it.
The CRT ruled in favor of the strata, stating that its actions were not significantly unfair. The decision emphasized that strata corporations must balance individual security needs with the privacy rights of other residents. It also reinforced the importance of following bylaws, particularly when altering common property, and highlighted the need for clear communication between strata councils and residents.
This ruling serves as a reminder for anyone living in or managing strata properties:
Always obtain strata approval before making changes to common property.
Privacy concerns can outweigh individual security requests in shared spaces.
Strata councils must act consistently and transparently to ensure fairness.
For buyers and sellers of strata properties in North and West Vancouver, understanding strata rules is crucial.
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