In this episode, Brent and James discuss how Human Rights intersects with the Strata Property Act with Lisa Mackie, partner and strata lawyer with Alexander Holburn.   _________________________________   Over 1.5 million people live in strata housing in the Province of British Columbia. Let's face it, you'd rather watch reruns of the nightly news than read the Strata Property Act (And we can't blame you) Still, most people are at a loss when it comes to understanding such an important framework for how many of us live our lives in proximity with one another. 🎙 Stratagize with Brent Anderson & James Milne features conversations with industry leaders and experts who share their knowledge to demystify an industry that impacts the lives of more than 1 out of 3 British Columbians. Whether you are a council member, owner, investor, or renter, if you're looking for content that will bring value to your strata and help you get to the next level… THIS is it! Listen to our latest episode, subscribe and rate us on iTunes. 👊 _________________________________ 🚨 STRATA TIP: Appeal to the residents in your strata to share if they may need assistance in the event of an emergency, and compile this information in an emergency sheet. _________________________________ MAIN TAKEAWAYS: 🛠 Stratas have a duty to accommodate, however there is a limit called “undue hardship”.   🛠 The most common mistake councils make is they think there needs to be intention to discriminate.   🛠  Duty to accommodate does not mean perfect accommodation. 💬 QUOTES “Same treatment does not mean equal treatment.”   MYTH VS FACT 🦄 “In the event of an elevator failure with a resident on an upper floor does the strata have a duty to accommodate?”    (Fact)   What is important is that the resident in question gets what they need, how the need is satisfied depends on the duty to cooperate. _________________________________ Connect with Stratagize Website Linkedin Email Connect with Brent Anderson Linkedin Connect with James Milne Linkedin Connect with Lisa Mackie Website _________________________________ RESOURCES 8 steps to going out to bid Decision making tool