A strata corporation in Richmond, Strata Plan EPS5678, discovers that one of its owners, Mr. Chen, has consistently failed to pay his monthly strata fees for the past three months, accumulating $1,200 in arrears. The strata council has sent several reminder notices without success. Which of the following is an immediate power the strata corporation has to address this outstanding debt?

Question: A strata corporation in Richmond, Strata Plan EPS5678, discovers that one of its owners, Mr. Chen, has consistently failed to pay his monthly strata fees for the past three months, accumulating $1,200 in arrears. The strata council has sent several reminder notices without success. Which of the following is an immediate power the strata corporation has to address this outstanding debt?

Answer options: ✅ Place a lien on Mr. Chen's strata lot for the unpaid strata fees and charge interest.

• Restrict Mr. Chen's access to his strata lot until the arrears are paid.
• Evict Mr. Chen from his strata lot after obtaining a court order for non-payment.
• Sell Mr. Chen's strata lot at public auction to recover the outstanding balance.

Correct answer: Place a lien on Mr. Chen's strata lot for the unpaid strata fees and charge interest.

Explanation: Section 116(1) of the Strata Property Act allows a strata corporation to file a lien against a strata lot if strata fees, special levies, or other charges remain unpaid, and charge interest as permitted by the bylaws.