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Tapioca · 06-02-2016, 08:32 AM

Here's the thing about restrictions, whether it's freehold or strata - people need to know the bylaws (whether municipal, or strata) and need to understand the title, the survey, the existing easements, rights-of-way, and other restrictive covenants that are on the title.

I know strata properties get a bad rap here, but stratas vary in their restrictions. Some townhouses complexes have no such restrictions on car repairs or storage of tools in the garage because the garage forms part of the strata lot as per the unit's survey. This typically means there are no bylaws or rules either which prevent storing a leaking carcass of a project car (for example) either. Liability for such things is on the owner and not on the strata.

Some complexes have garages which form part of the limited common property meaning the strata's bylaws and rules apply to those areas. If being a wrench matters to you, don't buy such properties. That's why you need to get your hands on the Form B to read the rules, bylaws, and the survey.

It's similar with freehold. If you have an oil pipeline right-of-way that is on the title and you want to build a deck or another structure, walk away.

06-02-2016, 08:32 AM	#6431
Tapioca OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,201 Thanked 2,793 Times in 1,246 Posts Failed 81 Times in 54 Posts	Here's the thing about restrictions, whether it's freehold or strata - people need to know the bylaws (whether municipal, or strata) and need to understand the title, the survey, the existing easements, rights-of-way, and other restrictive covenants that are on the title. I know strata properties get a bad rap here, but stratas vary in their restrictions. Some townhouses complexes have no such restrictions on car repairs or storage of tools in the garage because the garage forms part of the strata lot as per the unit's survey. This typically means there are no bylaws or rules either which prevent storing a leaking carcass of a project car (for example) either. Liability for such things is on the owner and not on the strata. Some complexes have garages which form part of the limited common property meaning the strata's bylaws and rules apply to those areas. If being a wrench matters to you, don't buy such properties. That's why you need to get your hands on the Form B to read the rules, bylaws, and the survey. It's similar with freehold. If you have an oil pipeline right-of-way that is on the title and you want to build a deck or another structure, walk away.