Vancouver Property Management: Strata & Rental
Vancouver’s strata and rental scene is one of the most dynamic in Canada. Dense high-rise glass towers in Coal Harbour and Yaletown, wood-frame buildings in Kitsilano and Mount Pleasant, and new mixed-use communities rising in the River District, each come with their own needs.
Whether you’re steering a busy Strata Council, protecting a rental investment, or bringing a new community to life, the right partner helps your community not just keep up, but truly thrive.
Vancouver’s strata and rental scene is one of the most dynamic in Canada. Dense high-rise glass towers in Coal Harbour and Yaletown, wood-frame buildings in Kitsilano and Mount Pleasant, and new mixed-use communities rising in the River District, each come with their own needs.
Whether you’re steering a busy Strata Council, protecting a rental investment, or bringing a new community to life, the right partner helps your community not just keep up, but truly thrive.
Our Property Management Services in Vancouver
We manage strata and rental properties across Vancouver and nearby Burnaby, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Delta, Surrey, and Langley. Every client gets our local Vancouver team, BC-wide expertise, national processes, and the Tribe Home Community Platform.
Strata Management
Rental Management
New Development
Non-Profit Housing
Capital
Planning
Student Housing Management
Strata Management in Vancouver
More than a third of Vancouver’s homes are strata, from concrete towers Downtown and in the West End to low-rise wood-frame buildings in Kitsilano and Mount Pleasant. Each building type brings its own maintenance, budgeting, and Owner communication needs, and your Strata Council gets a team that plans for them.
Strata Property Act compliance
Since July 1, 2024, BC’s Strata Property Act requires Strata Corporations with five or more lots to get a depreciation report every five years, with no option to defer it by a 3/4 vote. Disputes can go to the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT). Our BCFSA-licensed Strata Managers keep your Council informed and on track, so every decision is confident and compliant.
How we support Vancouver Condo Boards
- Financial management: budgets, Strata Fee collection, Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF) planning, and clear monthly reporting
- Governance: AGM and Council meeting support, Bylaw enforcement, and record keeping
- Maintenance: coordinating trusted Vancouver contractors, from routine care to emergency repairs
- Communication: updates, documents, and requests for Owners and Residents through Tribe Home
Switching condo management companies in Vancouver? Our Transitions Team handles the handover, typically within four to six weeks.
Rental Property Management in Vancouver
More than half of Vancouver households rent. CMHC’s 2025 rental survey put purpose-built vacancy in the Vancouver area at 3.7%, the highest since 1988, and condo rental vacancy at 1.5%. From a single strata unit to a whole building, we handle leasing, compliance, and the day-to-day for Landlords and Investors.
Single-family homes and strata units
Renting out a house, a strata unit, or a few suites? Since November 24, 2022, BC strata bylaws can no longer ban rentals, though they can still limit short-term stays. Your Rental Property Manager gets your City business licence in place and is your point of contact with the Strata Council.
- Tenant screening, including background, credit, rental history, and income checks
- Move-in and move-out inspections with photos
- Rent collection and easy-to-read monthly statements
- Repairs by licensed and insured trades
- Eviction support, if it’s ever needed
Apartment and multifamily buildings
Own a purpose-built rental or apartment building? Planning to redevelop? The City’s Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy adds its own compensation, moving, and notice steps on top of the Residential Tenancy Act, and we build them into your plans.
- Marketing-led leasing and new-development lease-up
- Monthly financial reporting on Yardi Voyager, with budget variances
- Preventative maintenance and on-site staff supervision
- Trust accounting with independent annual audits
- Residential Tenancy Act compliance and Residential Tenancy Branch support
Getting started is simple: request a proposal and tell us about your property, and we’ll walk you through how we’d manage it and what it costs.
Specialized Services for Developers, Housing Providers, and Boards
New Development Services in Vancouver
The City’s Broadway Plan makes room for up to 30,000 new homes over 30 years, about a third of them market strata. We support projects from pre-registration through strata formation and the first AGM, so your building opens with clear documents and a working budget.
Non-Profit Housing Management in Vancouver
The City of Vancouver’s non-market housing portfolio counts over 13,000 homes on more than 250 City-owned sites. We take on day-to-day operations, tenancies, and maintenance planning for housing providers, with reporting your Board can use.
Capital Project Planning in Vancouver
More than 80% of Vancouver’s purpose-built rental homes were built before 1980. We start from your depreciation report, set a funding plan with your Contingency Reserve Fund or capital budget, and oversee the work through to completion.
Student Housing Management in Vancouver
UBC’s Point Grey campus sits on Vancouver’s western edge, with schools like Vancouver Community College and Emily Carr University all within the city. Own or plan student housing near campus or across the city? We handle each school year’s cycle: lease-up, move-ins, roommate matching, and turnover between terms.
Tribe Managed Communities
Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni
Type: Mixed Use High-Rise Strata
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Size: 234 Units
Sixteen Willows
Type: Mixed Use Low-Rise Strata
Neighbourhood: Fairview
Size: 76 Units
Alma
Type: Mixed Use Low-Rise Rental
Neighbourhood: Gastown
Size: 109 Units
Laurier House
Type: Low-Rise Rental
Neighbourhood: Shaughnessy-Kerrisdale
Size: 103 Units
What Our Communities are Saying
Ray F.
“I want to thank our property manager Nicholas Mang for his super helpful and quick response.”
Daniel M.
“Our Strata was assigned manager, Jebecka Tynybay, who was excellent. She was very conscientious, responsive and professional. She dealt with our issues in a very timely and efficient manner. She was one of the best managers we interacted with at Tribe.”
Edith C.
“I dealt with Uma at Tribe Management. She is detailed, professional, and willing to help. I wish all strata management company staff were like her. 100% satisfied with her business attitude”
Your Local Vancouver Property Management Experts
Pamela Zak
VP, Management Services (Strata)
Henry Wang
Regional Director, Strata
Cristiana Vlasceanu
Regional Director, Rental
Monika Zanet
Regional Director, Strata
Calin Ambrus
Regional Director, New Developments
Behind our leadership team are dedicated specialists who keep your community running seamlessly day to day.
Community Managers
Community Coordinators
Property Accountants
Transitions Coordinators
Conveyancing Coordinators
Community Support Services
Vancouver is where Tribe began. Our roots here run deep, growing out of more than 30 years of local property management with the Peterson family dating back to 1983. That history shapes who we are today, and it still shows how our Vancouver team works.
The same team serves our strata and rental clients in the nearby cities, from the North Shore to Richmond, Delta, Surrey, and Langley.
Get a Proposal for Your Vancouver Community
Tell us a little about your building and our Vancouver team will prepare a custom proposal for your community.
- Providing Property Management Services Across Canada since 1965
- Switching companies? Handovers typically take four to six weeks
- Every client gets the Tribe Home Community Platform
Vancouver Neighbourhoods We Serve
Our Vancouver team supports strata and rental communities across the city.
- Arbutus Ridge
- Champlain Heights
- Chinatown
- Coal Harbour
- Davie Village
- Downtown Vancouver
- Dunbar/Southlands
- Fairview
- False Creek
- Gastown
- Grandview-Woodland
- Hastings-Sunrise
- Kensington-Cedar Cottage
- Kerrisdale
- Kitsilano
- Mount Pleasant
- Oakridge
- Olympic Village
- Renfrew Heights
- Renfrew/Collingwood
- River District
- Riley Park/Little Mountain
- Shaughnessy
- South Cambie
- South Vancouver
- UBC/West Point Grey
- West End
- Yaletown
We also support neighbouring strata and rental communities in Burnaby, Port Moody, North & West Vancouver, New Westminster, Richmond, Surrey, and the Tri-cities backed by Tribe’s BC-wide network of expertise.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vancouver Property Management
How much does strata management cost in Vancouver?
Strata management fees in Vancouver are based on a per-door rate, with the final number shaped by building size, amenities, and the scope of services you need. Our minimum fee for strata management in Vancouver starts at $1,800 a month. Because every community is different, we’ll put together a proposal that lays out scope and fees clearly, so your Council has everything it needs to make a confident decision.
How much are rental property management fees in Vancouver?
Rental property management fees in Vancouver are usually a percentage of the monthly rent collected. The exact rate depends on the number of units, the type of property, and the services included. That typically covers tenant placement, lease administration, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and compliance with BC tenancy legislation. We’ll put together a proposal based on your portfolio and what you need.
Do I need a city business licence to rent out property in Vancouver?
Yes. The City of Vancouver requires a business licence for all residential property rentals, including when a Property Manager runs the rental for you. A long-term rental licence is required when renting for 90 days or more. Whether you rent out one strata unit in Fairview or own a purpose-built rental building, we make sure your licence is in place and kept current as part of managing your property.
What is Vancouver's Empty Homes Tax, and does a rented unit count as occupied?
The Empty Homes Tax applies to Vancouver residential property the City considers vacant. A unit counts as occupied if it was rented to an arm’s-length tenant for at least six months of the year, in periods of 30 or more consecutive days. Residential property Owners must make a property status declaration every year. We keep your tenancy records ready, so your declaration is quick.
Can our Vancouver Strata Council restrict short-term rentals?
Yes. BC Strata Corporations can still limit or ban short-term rentals (stays under 90 consecutive days) with a bylaw passed by a 3/4 vote of Owners, and the bylaw can set fines of up to $1,000 a day. In Vancouver, the City also licenses a short-term rental only in the operator’s principal residence, and only with written Strata Council or landlord approval. If your Council wants tighter rules, we work with your Corporation’s lawyer on the bylaw wording, prepare the general meeting and the 3/4 vote, and work with Council to enforce the bylaw once it passes.
What happens to tenants if I redevelop my Vancouver rental building?
The City’s Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy applies on top of BC’s Residential Tenancy Act when you apply to rezone or redevelop a rental building (applications received from February 15, 2016 on). It sets compensation, moving support, and notice requirements for existing tenants. Some communities, such as those included in the Broadway Plan, have additional requirements applied to tenant relocation plans. Planning a redevelopment? Talk to us early, so tenant obligations are built into your timeline.
Do you manage properties in Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, and other nearby cities?
Yes. Our teams serve strata and rental communities across the Lower Mainland from our Vancouver and Delta offices. Wherever your building is, you work with the same BCFSA-licensed team, processes, and Tribe Home Community Platform.
Questions about strata or rental management anywhere in BC, like what a strata manager does or how to change companies? See our British Columbia FAQ.
Insights for Vancouver Strata Councils & Property Owners
Strata Council
Guide to Success
Serving on Council can be a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in your home and your strata community. Whether you are new to Council or are considering volunteering, it is important to know what is involved, where responsibility lies and how to set yourself and your Council up for success.
Case Study: Preparing a Luxury Strata Community for the Future with Building-Wide EV Charging
When a mixed-use strata community wanted to prepare for the future of electric vehicles, Council chose to equip all 175 residential strata lots with EV charging infrastructure. Tribe helped guide the complex, approximately $1 million project from planning through installation coordinating Owners, contractors, funding agencies, site teams and an adjoining hotel.
Critical Mistakes Your Strata Council Can’t Afford to Make
Volunteering to contribute your time and energy as a Strata Council member is a commendable endeavour. However, just because your Strata Council has the best of intentions, doesn’t always mean that you’re immune to mistakes, errors and pitfalls. So, what critical mistakes can your Strata Council not afford to make – and what can be done to fix them if they happen?
Vancouver Office
Address
1166 Alberni Street, #1606
Vancouver, BC V6E 3Z3
Contact
Phone: 604-343-2601
Fax: 604-635-5001
After Hours line: 604-343-2601
Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Walk-in visits: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Our offices close at 1:00 PM on any Friday preceding a statutory holiday long weekend.
Service Areas
Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, and West Vancouver
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