Strata Bylaws
All owners are strongly urged to familiarize themselves, their tenants and guests with the bylaws of the strata corporation. Please note that while every effort is made to keep this site up to date, the bylaw document posted here is for ease of reference. Any person seeking the official version of the strata bylaws should contact the property management company.
Bylaws for LMS2586
AGM and Strata Council Meeting Minutes
Please note that these minutes are copies for informational purposes only. If there are any errors, omissions or otherwise information that conflicts with documents provided by the Strata Corporation or Property Management company, the version from the Strata or Property Management company will be deemed correct.
Meeting Minutes
Home Owner's Manual - 2006
This document was issued by the developer, Wall Financial, when the building was converted to residential strata in 2006. Some of the information in this manual may be out of date or no longer applicable. The document is provided as a reference only.
All owners are strongly urged to familiarize themselves, their tenants and guests with the bylaws of the strata corporation. Please note that while every effort is made to keep this site up to date, the bylaw document posted here is for ease of reference. Any person seeking the official version of the strata bylaws should contact the property management company.
Bylaws for LMS2586
AGM and Strata Council Meeting Minutes
Please note that these minutes are copies for informational purposes only. If there are any errors, omissions or otherwise information that conflicts with documents provided by the Strata Corporation or Property Management company, the version from the Strata or Property Management company will be deemed correct.
Meeting Minutes
Home Owner's Manual - 2006
This document was issued by the developer, Wall Financial, when the building was converted to residential strata in 2006. Some of the information in this manual may be out of date or no longer applicable. The document is provided as a reference only.
Forms
Form K - Notice of Tenant's Responsibilities
Under the Strata Property Act, owners renting out their unit must complete this form. Completed forms are to be sent to the Property Management company.
Strata Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) Agreement
Use this form if you are an owner notifying the Property Management company of your banking information in order to automatically pay your strata fees, fines or any other strata-related expenses.
Bylaw Violation Complain Protocol and Form
Use this online form to file any non-urgent bylaw violation complaints.
Application for Approval to Change the Floor Finishing
Use this online form to request strata approval to change the flooring in your unit.
Form K - Notice of Tenant's Responsibilities
Under the Strata Property Act, owners renting out their unit must complete this form. Completed forms are to be sent to the Property Management company.
Strata Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) Agreement
Use this form if you are an owner notifying the Property Management company of your banking information in order to automatically pay your strata fees, fines or any other strata-related expenses.
Bylaw Violation Complain Protocol and Form
Use this online form to file any non-urgent bylaw violation complaints.
Application for Approval to Change the Floor Finishing
Use this online form to request strata approval to change the flooring in your unit.
Information for Realtors
In an effort to supply information to Realtors regarding the property and to answer the most frequently asked questions, the following information has been provided.
Bylaws
The building's Rules and Bylaws are posted on this website. Please ensure that they has been read and understood by yourself and clients wishing to purchase.
Building Specifications
Parking
Storage
Strata Fees
Inspections
Rentals
In an effort to supply information to Realtors regarding the property and to answer the most frequently asked questions, the following information has been provided.
Bylaws
The building's Rules and Bylaws are posted on this website. Please ensure that they has been read and understood by yourself and clients wishing to purchase.
Building Specifications
- The twelve story reinforced concrete development at 1010 Howe Street is located in the downtown area of Vancouver, on the corner of Howe and Nelson Streets.
- Originally constructed for commercial use, 1010 Howe, or Fortune House, spent the first 14 years as an office building.
- In 1996 it was converted into strata units.
- One person or company retained ownership of all strata lots, and for the next 10 years, the individual strata lots were rented on a monthly or yearly basis.
- In 2006, the building was purchased by local developer, Wall Financial Corporation, who sold the individual strata lots to the general public.
- Currently the property is configured for a mix of retail space on the ground floor with 130 residential units on the upper floors.
- Original Build date 1982
- Strata Conversation date 1996
- Significant upgrades have been made to the building, including new elevators (cabs & mechanicals), new key fob entry and security camera system, new roof membrane (all exposed levels) and a soft water treatment system. The strata continues to invest in an ongoing preventative maintenance system to maintain, upgrade and/or replace structural, mechanical and electrical systems as is prudent.
Parking
- As 1010 Howe was an office building before its conversion into strata units, there are less parking stalls than strata lots. Not every suite has a parking stall. For more information see Parking section of the website.
- PLEASE NOTE: Parking stalls are NOT for sale in the building as they are common property. Stalls may be rented from owners to tenants who reside at 1010 Howe. Renting or leasing parking stalls to a person or company who does not reside at 1010 Howe is strictly forbidden for security reasons as set out in the Rules & Bylaws.
Storage
- Each residential strata lot has an assigned storage locker. Storage rooms are for the exclusive use of a specific strata lot and are designated as limited common property for the strata lots in the residential section, and therefore access to each storage locker will be limited to their respective strata lot owners on their floor only.
Strata Fees
- Strata Fees include hot water to suites on the 2nd to 10th floor. Penthouses are equipped with their own water heating units. Each owner is responsible for their own electricity, cable television, telephone service and internet service provider. The building has capacity for service delivery from all major providers, including Telus, Shaw, Novus and Bell.
- Each strata lot has electric baseboard heat which is part of the individual strata lot's hydro bill.
Inspections
- Currently, building inspections are not permitted due to the amount of time it takes to perform thorough inspections.
- If there is a client who is insistent on a property inspection, it will be charged for at a cost of $100. Cheques can be made payable to the Strata Corporation LMS-2586.
- Inspectors must be licensed with the City of Vancouver, insured and bonded, and must produce proof of such before inspections can begin.
- Inspections MUST be booked at least one week in advance and will depend on caretaker availability.
Rentals
- Current bylaws for the building do not impose any residential rental restrictions.
- Prospective non-resident owners should note that the Strata Council strictly enforces all Strata Rules and Bylaws and will not tolerate poorly managed rental units and tenants. Enforcement may include warnings, fines and, in some cases, eviction.