Episode 17: It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s an Airspace Parcel
About the Episode:
In this episode, Brent and James discuss the complexities of airspace parcels with Allyson Baker, a partner and strata lawyer with Clark Wilson.
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About the Guest:
Allyson Baker
Infrastructure and condominiums. At first blush, these two areas of practice, which make up Allyson’s primary areas of practice, would not appear to have very much in common with each other. However, what Allyson sees in both areas is a transformation of the way we live in British Columbia.
About the Hosts:
Brent Anderson
Business Development Director, FirstService Residential British Columbia
As Business Development Director, Brent is responsible for the continued growth and strategy of FirstService Residential’s Market throughout British Columbia.
Brent’s professional career in sales began selling souvenirs at Canucks games back at the PNE Coliseum. For the past 15 years, has been closely working with strata managers as a salesperson for various trades, including painting, high-rise window cleaning, and HVAC services.
The sales world is full of cookie-cutter reps who lead with their ego and put their needs ahead of the customers. Not Brent; he is passionate about the needs and goals of his clients and specializes in bringing them peace of mind.
Brent lives in South Surrey with his wife and their Jack Russell Terrier. He is an avid hiker and budding kayak enthusiast.
James Milne
Business Development Director, FirstService Residential British Columbia
As Business Development Director, James is responsible for the continued growth and strategy of FirstService Residential’s Market throughout British Columbia.
James takes a consultative approach to his role, recognizing that having the right fit between a community and its management is crucial to long-term success. Prior to joining FirstService, James worked in luxury hotel management and business-to-business sales.
James has more than 20 years of experience in customer-facing roles and a true passion for customer service. He is a licensed strata manager and has a degree in Business Management.
When not working, James is also an avid mountain biker and serves as the President of one of BC’s largest non-profit mountain bike clubs.
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🚨 STRATA TIP:
Council should be expected to discuss strata business between meetings.
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MAIN TAKEAWAYS:
🛠 Land is a three dimensional concept, extending to the air above the ground. Therefore you can subdivide the sky into separate parcels of land.
🛠 The strata property act does not apply to the remaining parcels or to the building as a whole. They only way they are ties to each other is via ASP agreement or reciprocal easment agreement.
🛠 How to tell if you have an airspace parcel. On first page of strata plan, in bold letters it will say created in subdivision of airspace.
💬 QUOTES
“Stratas are a form of government and a mini democracy.”
MYTH VS FACT 🦄
“Airspace parcel agreements are difficult to change.”
(Fact)
Consult the agreement to learn if the agreement can be changed. Secondly amending the agreement likely means other parties would be giving up rights or taking on more responsibility and would require the approval of all parties in the airspace parcel agreement. Likely an uphill battle.