Strata fines B.C. homeowner thousands for vacuuming and he strikes back

A strata and homeowner found themselves in a Civil Resolution dispute after the homeowner was fined for using his vacuum. According to the tribunal’s decision, the homeowner maintains a common patio next to his lot with a shop vacuum. The homeowner said the strata initially imposed $1,400 in fines against him, alleging that he violated noise bylaws.  Read the article…………………………….

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