| New strata content | Free webinar on neighbour disputes | Money & debt in 2021 |
New year, new insights
on living in a strata
Strata living is one of few affordable home ownership options for British Columbians, especially in the lower mainland. Beyond knowing your rights when purchasing a new home, our latest pages are a must-read for day-to-day issues once you’re already moved in,answering questions like:
How much “power” does the strata council have?
How are noise complaints dealt with?
Can I renovate my unit without getting council approval?
Is there any way for an owner to get a strata bylaw changed?
And we won't bore you with too much legalese: this new content focuses on practical steps you can take to solve condo-related issues.
We've got helpful tips
on money and debt
January means new beginnings, but also cruel reminders of December's spending sprees. Many British Columbians deal with holiday debt hangovers. If you're one of them, or know somebody who needs help, let People's Law School be your guide. We can walk you through:
As for a new year's resolution? A simple "get out of debt" is appealing, but it won't work. The Globe and Mail recommends you reframe your big goals into small wins, especially through the pandemic.
Dealing with Neighbour Disputes:
What are Your Rights?
Free Webinar January 26th | Noon PT
Our pages on neighbours and the law are very popular, routinely being the most viewed content on our website. We’ve also answered tons of questions from the public, and recently expanded our content to include pets and parking. And now, we're doing a webinar to go deeper on things like:
Who pays to fix the fence?
Can I do anything about my upstairs neighbour watching TV all night?
What about my neighbour’s giant tree creeping into my yard?
Join us on Tuesday, January 26 at noon PT when litigation lawyer Dave Turner of Edwards, Kenny and Bray LLP answers your questions, with insights on who's responsible for what and steps to take to resolve problems. We hope to see you there!
