Strata Management Licensing Practice Exam · Question
Strata Manager Sarah, managing Strata Plan NWS 1234 in Burnaby, receives frantic calls about a burst pipe in Unit 302, causing significant water damage to common property hallways and Unit 202 below. Repairs are estimated at $15,000. What immediate action should Sarah recommend to the strata council regarding this emergency repair?
Section 85 of the Strata Property Act allows the strata corporation to incur expenses for emergency repairs without a special levy or annual budget approval, as
Start free practice for Strata Management Licensing Practice Exam
252 questions · no signup required · 40 free questions per day
Question: Strata Manager Sarah, managing Strata Plan NWS 1234 in Burnaby, receives frantic calls about a burst pipe in Unit 302, causing significant water damage to common property hallways and Unit 202 below. Repairs are estimated at $15,000. What immediate action should Sarah recommend to the strata council regarding this emergency repair?
Answer options:
- Obtain three competitive quotes before any work begins.
- Wait for the next scheduled council meeting to approve an insurance claim. ✅ Authorize immediate repairs to mitigate further damage, as it's an emergency.
- Instruct the owner of Unit 302 to coordinate all necessary repairs.
Correct answer: Authorize immediate repairs to mitigate further damage, as it's an emergency.
Explanation: Section 85 of the Strata Property Act allows the strata corporation to incur expenses for emergency repairs without a special levy or annual budget approval, as long as it's necessary to ensure safety or prevent significant loss or damage.
Start free practice for Strata Management Licensing Practice Exam
252 questions · no signup required · 40 free questions per day
More about Strata Management Licensing Practice Exam
More for Strata Management Licensing Practice Exam candidates
Ready to practice?
Free, no signup required. Build a wrong-question list as you go.
Start Free Strata Management Licensing Practice Exam Practice →Related courses
Other Canadian certifications candidates often prepare for alongside this one.