New to Inspire Property Management
We hope to make the transition from your current managers as easy as possible.
We are humbled and proud that your strata council has selected Inspire Property Management to be strata managers for your community.
This page is focused on the basic information and forms we need to efficiently communicate and so you will continue to pay your fees on time. We thank you for taking the time to fill out these forms.
1. Pre-Authorized Debit Form
Submit Online from a computer or smartphone; or
Download, print and forward by mail*
2. Owner Information Form
Submit Online from a computer or smartphone; or
Download, print and forward by mail*
- Is there anything else?
- Do I need to make an appointment?
- Didn't I give all this to the previous managers?
The above forms are what we need as soon as possible. But, every community is a little different and may require different information or forms.
Perhaps you have a pet that needs to be registered. Or need to request a new copy of the bylaws. Or have a problem with your irrigation that needs to be reported to the strata manager.
There are many forms that may be submitted electronically at www.inspirepm.com/clients or find other resources under Clients » Clients Resources from the top menu of this website.
As we get to know your community, many forms may be updated to include information only needed by your community or exclude information that your strata council does not need. No log-in required.
Of course, you can always email your strata manager directly. They will answer your message and add the matter to the council’s agenda.
If you wish to drop off the form to us in person – we’d love to meet you!. But please call ahead to schedule a visit with your strata manager.
As a small brokerage there may be times during normal business hours that someone is unavailable to receive you. If you are in our area, but can’t reach your strata manager right away, please try calling our general inquiries extension at 778-738-0234 x 2 to confirm that someone will be available to receive you.
We are often asked why we need owners to agree to a new pre-authorized debit or provide their contact information again.
The simple answer about pre-authorized debits is that the contract you previously agreed to was between you and the previous management company. We need you to provide Inspire Property Management authorization to collect your strata fees by direct debit.
Likewise, this is a great opportunity to update the strata corporations contact information for you, since we may not be able to rely on the accuracy or completeness of the records we will receive from your previous management company.
Now that the basic paperwork is out of the way, we expect you have a few questions.
Below are a few articles and announcements you may find interesting as a new owner in a strata community. More articles and announcements may be found at www.inspirepm.com/news.
Insurance Crisis: First Steps
The BC Government announced today that they are taking the "first steps" needed to address the complex issues that have led to the current insurance crisis which is leaving many buildings uninsured or only insured after as much as an 800% increase. Changes proposed in...
No winners between landlords and tenants during COVID-19
“I think what people often forget in this whole thing is landlords usually have only one or two investment properties … Most of the rules to protect tenants are to protect them against the big company that has 1,000 units and if 100 of them are vacant, they are going to survive no problem.” – Greg Bickert of Inspire Property Management
“Retroactive” strata fee increase update – BC CRT decision overturned by BC Supreme Court
In early 2018 the BC Civil Resolution Tribunal published its decision on The Owners, Strata Plan NW 2729 v Haddow et. al ("Haddow"). This decision dealt with the implementation of the new budget following an annual general meeting held after the new fiscal...
Describe a strata fee increase as “retroactive” and you may make the retro portion uncollectable
UPDATE: This decision discussed in this article was effectively overturned on September 20, 2018. Please see https://inspirepm.com/625536-b-c-ltd-v-the-owners-strata-plan-lms4385/ for the update. The Owners, Strata Plan NW 2729 v. Haddow et al was a...
Kelowna landlords find loophole around short term rentals
Global News: Interview of Greg Bickert, Managing Broker re: Short-Term Rentals Time is running out for Kelowna residents to have their say on what they think of short term rentals. The city is seeking input before deciding whether it will enforce rules that forbid...
Maxine DeHart’s United Way Drive-Thru Breakfast at Ramada Hotel
As we have every year since we opened our doors, Inspire Property Management is supporting United Way through the Maxine Dehart, Ramada Lodge, Drive-Thru Breakfast for United Way. If you donate to buy a breakfast during the fundraiser, you could be the lucky winner of...
Spotlight on Professionals – Strata Management
Greg Bickert was recently interviewed for a Spotlight on Professionals. Greg was asked to discuss the Issues of Strata Management and gives insights on what to search for when looking to hire the best strata manager in Kelowna, B.C. Video Production by Buzz Your Brand...
Yardi Genesis² Client Success Story
Inspire Property Management Ltd. was recently featured on our software service provider's website. Yardi, the company that develops and maintains Genesis², interviewed me after I expressed the reasons for my selection of their software over all the other competing...
Winter Reminders
Winter is coming If you are lucky enough, you may be planning to leave home for somewhere warm for the winter. Or, you may be planning to stay home and keep warm with hot coco by a hot fire. Either way, its time to start preparing your home for the cold months ahead....
Vacation time: a few quick tips before you go
Those of you who know my wife and I also know that we like to celebrate great life events in sunny destinations. We got engaged in St Lucia, Married in Hawaii, and very soon we will be honeymooning in Greece! A link to our engagement video (yes I caught the proposal...
Innocent, Even When Guilty: Owners Have the Right to a Hearing Before they can be Fined
Section 135 of the Strata Property Act outlines the process for enforcing bylaws in strata corporations. The process is relatively simple. 1. The strata corporation must give notice and provide the particulars of a complaint to the person about whom a complaint is...
Charging utility fees in contravention of the Strata Property Act will result in no fees collected at all.
Pacific Shores Resort & Spa Ltd. (Re) v. Strata Plan VIS6830 was an insolvency proceeding in the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Parkside was the owner of strata lots in which a resort and spa which was run in Strata Plan VIS6830 (the "Strata Corporation"). ...