Ms. Rodriguez owns a strata lot in Strata Plan EPP1010 in Surrey. She has outstanding strata fees for the past three months, totaling $1,200. She wants to vote on a resolution at the upcoming SGM. Can Ms. Rodriguez cast her vote?

Question: Ms. Rodriguez owns a strata lot in Strata Plan EPP1010 in Surrey. She has outstanding strata fees for the past three months, totaling $1,200. She wants to vote on a resolution at the upcoming SGM. Can Ms. Rodriguez cast her vote?

Answer options:

• Yes, as long as she pays the outstanding fees before the meeting commences. ✅ No, because she is not an 'owner in good standing' due to outstanding strata fees.
• Yes, she can vote, but her vote will be proportionally reduced based on the amount owed.
• No, unless the outstanding amount is less than 50% of her monthly strata fees.

Correct answer: No, because she is not an 'owner in good standing' due to outstanding strata fees.

Explanation: Section 53(2) of the Strata Property Act states that if a strata corporation has a bylaw restricting an owner's right to vote if they owe money to the strata corporation (other than money for a special levy that is not yet due), that owner is not eligible to vote.