Can a strata charge back the amount of time spent on repairs?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Lawrence v The Owners, Strata Plan NW 1662, 2018 BCCRT 480 (CanLII):
36. In order for the strata to chargeback the repairs, it must have the authority to do so under a valid and enforceable bylaw or rule that creates the debt. (See Ward v. Strata Plan VIS #6115, 2011 BCCA 512).
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