VICTORIA - The Province is seeking public input through an online discussion paper and survey launched today that introduces a new approach to resolving strata property disputes.

The paper presents a tribunal model for review and includes details on:

• The proposed model.
• The role of the tribunal.
• The process involved to reach a settlement or ruling.

The approach would make dispute resolution services available to any strata owner in the province by offering an accessible, efficient and lower-cost alternative to the courts system and the current arbitration model.

The survey gives more than half a million strata owners in B.C. an opportunity to provide feedback and help shape the new model. Over 1,600 strata owners have already pre-registered.

The survey will be available until Monday, Oct. 31, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. and can be accessed at: www.bcstrata2011.malatest.net

For more information on the survey and strata corporations, please visit: http://housing.gov.bc.ca/strata

Contact:

Communications
Minister Responsible for Housing
250 952-0628

Connect with the Province of B.C. at: www.gov.bc.ca/connect