Does the phrase “causes damage beyond reasonable wear and tear” apply to a strata?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from The Owners, Strata Plan KAS 2789 v. Pye, 2022 BCCRT 220 (CanLII):
32. The court has found that the phrase “causes damage beyond reasonable wear and tear” sets a threshold of liability that is lower than negligence. Therefore, the strata is not required to prove negligence. See The Owners of Strata Plan LMS 2835 v. Mari, 2007 BCSC 740.
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