Debt

A Strata's power to recover legal costs on a lien is broader than a court's ordinary costs award. It begins only when a Certificate of Lien is registered, it includes only costs that were reasonably necessary to register or enforce that lien, and it ends when the arrears are paid.

Stratas must remember that not all legal costs incurred in pursuing arrears will necessarily be recoverable, and that legal work should remain clearly connected to lien registration and enforcement.

CRT orders and not enforced by the CRT and should be registered with the Courts.