FAQs: Sale of Strata Lots

May we have a bylaw that requires real estate showings to be by appointment only?

No. A strata corporation may not prohibit the holding of open houses.

Our strata corporation does not want to allow any real estate signs. May we ban them?

A strata corporation may pass bylaws that govern activities relating to the sale of a strata lot, including determining the locations for the posting of for sale signs, but may not prohibit or unreasonably restrict the posting of for sale signs.

May a strata corporation adopt a bylaw that prohibits owners from holding an open house in connection with the sale of a strata lot?

No. A strata corporation may pass bylaws that govern activities related to the sale of a strata lot, including restricting the locations for the posting of “for sale” signs and regulating the times for showing common property. A strata corporation may also regulate the holding of open houses. But the bylaw must be reasonable and may not prohibit these activities.