Strata Litigation

Strata living, with its unique dynamics and shared responsibilities, often raises complex issues surrounding residents’ rights and access to fair treatment. The Human Rights Code serves as a vital framework, ensuring that strata residents are safeguarded against discrimination and harassment. Strata corporations, responsible for maintaining this communal environment, play a significant...

Strata disputes often arise from misunderstandings or disagreements about the interpretation of strata bylaws, which are the rules that individual strata communities adopt to maintain order within the property. Knowing when and how to engage in legal proceedings can be critical for resolving conflicts.   Hoogbruin’s experienced litigation lawyers in Vancouver specialized in strata litigation...

In any strata development, privacy issues can arise and lead to disputes between strata owners, tenants, and the strata corporation. These disputes can range from minor disagreements over noise disturbances or shared property usage to more serious concerns such as invasions of personal privacy. Hoogbruin’s litigation lawyers play a crucial role in helping our clients navigate and resolve...

There are two categories of problems you must know about that can affect any real estate transaction. They carry with them obligations for both the buyer of a real estate property or the seller of one. One is totally your responsibility, the other you can and should get legal help with advises Arsen Krekovic, in Vancouver with the law firm Hoogbruin & Company. He specializes in real estate...

What to do if you find there is damage to the dream home you’re about to close on? Or that perfect commercial property – just before you close the real estate transaction? You may need the help of experienced litigation counsel. Real estate litigator, Arsen Krekovic of Vancouver’s Hoogbruin & Company explains: Parties may be in doubt as to the steps they need to take in a situation where...

Land ownership disputes are very common and they can get ugly fast. This is because a land ownership dispute infringes on the way a person is allowed to enjoy the property that they live on, and when two parties have differing views on how this should be done, the dispute often turns to litigation.  If you are dealing with a land ownership dispute and require legal assistance, get in touch...

Do you have an issue with your strata corporation or with another tenant/owner living in your strata building? If you are dealing with a strata dispute and are unable to resolve it either informally or through a strata council hearing, you may be able to take your case to the Civil Resolution Tribunal. Get in touch with Hoogbruin & Company to speak with a lawyer today! What Type of Cases...

Are you hoping to sell your condo but not sure how to proceed because your strata insists that you owe them money? In order to sell your strata unit when the strata alleges that you owe money, you must dispute the strata’s claim and come to a resolution before you can easily sell the unit. There are a few paths you can try in order to solve your dispute regarding the alleged money owed. Talk...