Multi-Residences Using Pesticides Need a License

As of January 1, 2007, multi-residence properties with four or more units must apply pesticides under license.

The Ministry of Environment requires that all property owners and managers, who apply pesticides, pass an exam on pest management and the safe handling of pesticides as well as register with the Ministry.

Pesticide application includes chemicals used for cockroaches, bedbugs, rodents and even weed management. Owners or managers who use professional pesticide application companies will not need to be licensed.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/epdpa/ipmp/pesticide_pdfs/multi_res_ipm_reg.pdf

Building Maintenance

There is a dripping sound of

Submitted by hi2ualso on Tue, 11/06/2007 - 18:52.

There is a dripping sound of water coming from my ceiling whenever the tennant above me showers. I informed strata. They sent a plummer to investigate. I portion of my wall was opened and since there was no sign of water or water damage it was concluded that the sound was dripping in the pipes. I am not convinced of this and want to protect myself from any future problems. What are the steps that I need to take so that I will not have to be financialy responsible when this problem will have to be paid by the strata owners. Thank you for your time.

That is a tough one to

Submitted by aislynnr on Sun, 11/11/2007 - 00:34.

That is a tough one to respond to because there is no foolproof way to not be financially responsible in a strata complex unless you sell. Every time you have your wall opened up or a tradesperson come in there is a cost to all strata owners, the costs may be in smaller increments that are absorbed in the maintenance budget but ultimately every owner pays. You may want to consider documenting your concern in writing to the strata council and invite them to listen to the noise you are hearing. This may create a louder voice behind your concern and may prompt more action?

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