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Originally Posted by JDMDreams
I had this discussion with my co workers with all the detached to duplex conversions. Are they considered freehold or strata? Who shovels, keeps the building maintained. Sounds like it's gonna be a can of worms if your neighbour sucks. And hundreds of thousands of cans of worms if everyone turns their lot into these mini multi units with no strata. Sounds like the only ppl who will profit is strata and maintenance companies.  |
The majority of duplexes and triplexes built today are strata-titled. I think that there are more hoops to jump through for the builder to get a non-strata titled duplex. This means that in theory, they are supposed to be managed in accordance with the Strata Property Act including the creation of budgets, depreciation reports, and the application of dispute management provisions. You and your neighbour(s) are the strata corporation in these situations.
In reality, small strata corporations like duplexes and triplexes are non-conforming which means they are managed informally amongst neighbours. This is a problem when you have a bad neighbour because the strata corporation is you and your neighbour(s). If you can't agree on vital maintenance, such as a roof or foundation repair, then you'll have to go to the courts to determine an outcome.