Dear Tony: My mom passed away in January, and since then we have been processing the estate. The unit has been vacant since December of last year and we are in the process of selling, but there have been a number of issues pop up.
While we are managing the first two issues, the insurance is the greatest concern. Vacant homes are a growing problem for everyone in a strata corporation. The homes are often abandoned until the estate is probated, and the residents of the buildings are exposed to claims if a water line fails, the unit is unheated, or there is a pest infestation unreported.
If a strata corporation is going to inspect a strata lot, they must provide notice in the manner and period set out in the strata bylaws or the standard bylaws of the Strata Property Act as follows: An owner, tenant, occupant or visitor must allow a person authorized by the strata corporation to enter the strata lot in an emergency, without notice, to ensure safety or prevent significant loss or damage, and at a reasonable time, on 48 hours’ written notice, to inspect, repair or maintain common...
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