What is the test for collecting non-lienable debt under a Strata Plan?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from The Owners, Strata Plan XXX 000 v. S.J. et al, 2018 BCCRT 507 (CanLII):

55. In order to collect a non-lienable amount the strata 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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