Fundamentals

An Owner does not lose their right to participate in democracy because they cannot attend a General Meeting. The power to appoint a proxy is important to proper governance of a Strata Corporation and a robust and resilient Strata Community.

The duty to accommodate is a fundamental aspect of strata governance under human rights law. It requires strata corporations to respond thoughtfully and flexibly to situations where bylaws or conditions create barriers for individuals with disabilities.

A Strata is a creature of statute and cannot perform an act that is something a person could do that is beyond its powers in the Strata Property Act.