Managing Your Strata
We know that Strata is complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Our primary objective is to help guide council members through the complexities of running today’s mixed-use, residential, and commercial strata corporations, all while ensuring strata's are in compliance with the strata property act.
Our Services
Strata administration, fee collection, bylaw management & enforcement, site maintenance & inspection, and financial management are among the many services we offer. Whatever your needs may be, we’ll work one-on-one with you to satisfy your unique requirements.
The Martello Difference
We provide a full suite of dependable and cost effective services. Our Strata Managers are highly experienced and are focused on providing customized solutions to help maintain the quality of your living environment and ensure your biggest investment is protected.
What Our Clients Say
I have been corresponding with Heidi at Martello on a regular basis since I have been on the council, and she has been nothing short of professional, collaborative, helpful, and timely with her communication. Heidi’s attention to detail, management of processes and ability to navigate the balance between objectivity and sound advice is at the highest level of excellence. She has a unique ability to prioritize, ensure proper management of our community and at times guide council’s and owners understanding with the utmost professional and considerate tone. We look forward to working with her towards our continued success of managing our community.
Nathan Pink, Strata President - Chalet Court
For more information or if you have any questions, please review our Strata FAQ page here.
Residential Strata's
Residential Strata's are often referred to as condos and include the following elements:
Individually owned apartments
Individually owned townhouses
Individually owned bare land zones for residential use
Any combination of the above
Residential Strata’s can also include amenities such as swimming pools, gyms, and other spaces that are owned and shared by the owners of the individual units. They are also referred to as common property or limited common property.
Considerations: Because these buildings deal with individuals (rather than businesses), strict adherence to the Strata Property Act and Personal Information & Privacy Act is essential. Additionally, depending on the building and the bylaws, a residential strata building that allows rentals must ensure that they are in compliance with the Residential Tenancy Act.
When all these pieces fall into place, you’ll have happy residents and strata councils.
Mixed-use Strata's
Any combination of commercial and residential are classified as a mixed-use strata
Commercial Strata's
Commercial strata properties can be divided into 4 categories:
Office buildings
Industrial/warehouse space
Retail/restaurant space
Any combination of the above
Considerations: This type of Strata has a different set of requirements, especially when it comes to tax reporting. While Strata corporations are generally tax exempt, commercial owners are required to report included tax amounts payable to the Strata Corporation. Additionally, maintenance, permits, licensing, and insurance requirements are generally more extensive with these types of strata.
How we can help: Our core business is commercial, so we have a thorough understanding of the various aspects of commercial real estate and how they coincide with the Strata Property Act. Having an experienced Manager will not only save the Strata Corporation time and money, but will ultimately relieve the strata council of the stress and burden of staying on top of these requirements.