Leaky condo crisis rears its head again in British Columbia | Vancouver Sun

Evidence of a second wave in British Columbia’s leaky-condo crisis is beginning to emerge, 15 years after the first one subsided. It is becoming more apparent as condo strata corporations prepare mandated depreciation reports on their buildings. That process is forcing them to own up to the condition of their properties and the shortcomings of maintenance programs for structures that weren’t fixed in the first wave of repairs. You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. 1 of 2 Evidence of a second wave in British Columbia’s leaky-condo crisis is beginning to emerge, 15 years after the first one subsided. It is becoming more apparent as condo strata corporations prepare mandated depreciation reports on their buildings. That process is forcing them to own up to the condition of their properties and the shortcomings of maintenance programs for structures that weren’t fixed in the first wave of repairs. Subscribe now to read the latest news in

Toggle full screen mode Previous Gallery Image The leaky condo situation appears to be rearing its ugly, wet head again, with one estimate of between 14,120 and 24,000 remaining to repair after 2012. Photo by Steve Bosch / VANCOUVER SUN Lax maintenance has been a long-standing issue for stratas, according to Tony Gioventu, the executive director of the Condominium Homeowners Association. Photo by Jason Payne / VANCOUVER SUN Next Gallery Image Toggle gallery captions View All 2 Photos 1 of 2 All 2 Photos for Gallery Function Not Available Full Screen is not supported on this browser version. Yo

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