British Columbia Strata Management Guides
Resources for BC strata corporations and councils.
BC guides
How to Verify a BCFSA Strata Brokerage in BC
Use the BCFSA licensee search to confirm a brokerage is licensed and in good standing for strata management.
How to Choose a Strata Management Company
Verify licences, evaluate proposals, ask the right questions, and avoid red flags — all provinces.
How to Switch Your Strata Management Company in BC
When you need a 3/4 vote vs. council-only decision, the 2-month notice cap, and trust fund return timelines.
BC licensing essentials
In British Columbia, any company providing strata management services must hold a Strata Management Brokerage Licence from the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) under the Real Estate Services Act. The brokerage's managing broker must also hold a personal licence. Individual strata managers working for the brokerage must hold their own licences.
Licence numbers appear in two formats: older licences use an X-prefix (e.g., X021276); licences issued under the newer registration system use a REX-prefix (e.g., REX605111). Both are valid. BCFSA publishes disciplinary decisions (consent orders, suspensions) separately from the licence register — check both before hiring.