New rules for strata corporations on guide and service dogs in force today
January 18, 2016
BY pods_ato_3
British Columbia’s Guide and Service Dog Act comes into force today, bringing with it some new rules for strata corporations. The act contains a consequential amendment to the Strata Property Act, which provides that a “bylaw that prohibits a pet or other animal or that restricts the access of a pet or other animal to a strata lot or common property does not apply to
- a guide dog or service dog, or
- a dog that is a member of a retired guide or service dog team if the person who is a member of the team is an owner, tenant or occupant.”
In other words, strata corporations can’t prevent strata-lot owners, tenants living in a strata property, or visitors to a strata property from being accompanied by a certified guide or service dog.
The government of British Columbia has further information on the act and its operation.
