The strata corporation of a building in Whistler has a bylaw that states 'No pets are allowed on common property unless they are leashed and accompanied by an owner.' They also have a rule stating 'All dogs must be under 30 lbs.' A new owner, Michael, moves in with his 50 lb Golden Retriever, believing the rule is invalid. What is the relationship between bylaws and rules in a strata corporation?

Question: The strata corporation of a building in Whistler has a bylaw that states 'No pets are allowed on common property unless they are leashed and accompanied by an owner.' They also have a rule stating 'All dogs must be under 30 lbs.' A new owner, Michael, moves in with his 50 lb Golden Retriever, believing the rule is invalid. What is the relationship between bylaws and rules in a strata corporation?

Answer options:

• A. Both bylaws and rules must be filed at the Land Title Office to be enforceable. ✅ B. Rules are generally used for the control, management, and use of common property and common assets, while bylaws govern the operation of the strata corporation and the use and enjoyment of strata lots.
• C. Rules can contradict bylaws, but bylaws cannot contradict the Strata Property Act.
• D. Bylaws require a 3/4 vote to change, while rules only require a majority vote of the strata council.

Correct answer: B. Rules are generally used for the control, management, and use of common property and common assets, while bylaws govern the operation of the strata corporation and the use and enjoyment of strata lots.

Explanation: Under the Strata Property Act, bylaws govern the operation of the strata corporation and the use and enjoyment of strata lots and common property, requiring a 3/4 vote to change. Rules regulate the use, safety, and condition of common property and assets, requiring a majority vote of the owners or strata council approval followed by majority vote ratification, and cannot contradict bylaws or the Act.