5169.BCS2762 CORA - Welcome Package

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WELCOME TO ALL OWNERS!

Getting started in your new home is exciting and to assist you with your new location, RanchoManagement Services (B.C.) Ltd. has produced the attached package which outlines various aspectsof Condominium-living. Information includes moving-in, paying your strata fees, etc. You may wishto retain this package, as a reference tool from time to time.

We sincerely hope that you will enjoy your new home. If we can be of any assistance, please do nothesitate to call.

Yours truly,

RANCHO MANAGEMENT SERVICES B.C. LTD.PER STRATA AGENTfor

RANCHO MANAGEMENT SERVICES (B.C.) LTD.Property Management Specialists600-1190 Hornby Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2K5Phone: (604) 684-4508 Fax: (604) 684-1956www.ranchovan.com


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DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION 4

KEY CONTACTS 5

STRATA COUNCIL 6STRATAS / OWNERS INSURANCE 6

STRATA FEE SCHEDULE 6

STRATA WEBSITE 7GARBAGE AND RECYCLING 7

SECURITY 7

FIRE SPRINKLER 8

SMOKE ALARM 8

VACATION 8

MOVING IN PROCEDURE 9MOVING IN/OUT BYLAWS 10

VISITORS PARKING 11VISITORS PARKING BYLAWS 12

FORM K 15

EMERGENCY FORM 16

P.A.D. FORM (pre-authorized debit plan) 17


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LEGAL: Suite # _____________

Strata Lot # _________Section

Block

New Westminster District

Strata Plan

To obtain warranty repairs during the warranty period, please contact the Developer:

Vancouver, British Columbia (Head Office)

P.O. Box 11125Suite 1750 1055 West Georgia StreetVancouver, BC V6E 3P3CANADA

Tel: (604) 683-2406

Fax: (604) 683-2407

Email: [email protected]


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Head Office: Suite 600-1190 Hornby StreetVancouver, BCV6Z 2K5

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Property Manager (24 hour answering service)

Telephone: (604) 684-4508Fax: (604) 684-1956 (24 hour)Email: [email protected]

Webpage: www.ranchovan.com Property Manager: Gus RamirezDirect Line: (604) 331-4251Email: [email protected]

Cora Building Supervisor Steadman Espinosa

Direct: (778) 355-0515

Non Emergency (604) 945-1550

Emergency

The Strata Agent is only authorized to deal with the CORA. If you are a Renter at , pleaseaddress any non-emergency issues to your Landlord and ask him/her to contact Rancho.

Rancho is on call 24/7 for building emergencies. If you have after- hours issues that requires Ranchosimmediate attention, please call their head office. In a true emergency, call 911.
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Your Strata Council is elected at each years Annual General

Meeting. The Council meets every 4 to 6 weeks to discuss buildingissues, respond to Owner requests, monitor budgets, and plan forany upcoming capital improvements. If you would like to have anissue considered by Council, please email the Strata Agent, whowill forward the issue to all Council Members for discussion at thenext Council Meeting.

The Strata Corporations insurance covers the common property, common assets,

buildings shown on the strata plan and fixtures built or installed on a strata lot,assuming that the fixtures are built or installed by theowner/developer as part of the original construction on the stratalot (please refer to section 149 of the Strata Property Act forgreater detail.)

Owners should have their own in-suite insurance coverage for theirpersonal items. If modifications or improvements are made to astrata lot, improvements and betterments coverage should be obtained from theowners insurance company to provide adequate protection.

For example, hardwood floors installed by the Vendor, are covered by the Stratasinsurance. Hardwood floors installed by an owner, after the time of purchase, are notcovered by the Stratas insurance policy. In the event of an insurance claim, theinsurance policy will cover repairs which will restore the unit to its original condition. Allimpr ovements made to the unit are not covered under the Stratas insurance policy.

Strata fees are due on the 1 st of every month.A copy of the strata fee schedule will be sent to you attached

to the Annual General Meeting minutes.

The Pre-authorized Debit Payment (P.A.D) Plan has beenimplemented by Rancho for paying your strata fees and isattached at the end of this welcome package for you to completeand return with a VOID CHEQUE and one (1) CHEQUE for the nextmonth which will be used as your first (1 st ) strata fee payment.After the first (1 st ) cheque is used, the PAD Plan will commencethe following month.


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Rancho offers online service for Strata-related documents such as minutes, bylaws,correspondence, etc.

To access, please go to www.ranchovan.com

Click under the Strata Members sections

Go to Individual Strata Website login

User Name:

Pass Word:

Blue bins for newsprint, other paper items, and cans and containers are located in thegarbage room in P1 (for both Towers).

FLATTENED cardboards can be placed in the appropriate bins.

Garbage should be bagged at all times before disposing of. Ifnecessary, please double bag your garbage when taking it to thegarbage room to prevent trails of residue from spilling on thefloor.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Security is everyones business. If you see anything suspicious, please contact theBuilding Concierge immediately. In addition, please.

Do not allow anyone to enter the building unless they usetheir own FOB.Do not leave FOBS in your vehicle.Report a lost or stolen FOB to the Resident Managerimmediately.Do not buzz anyone into the building unless you know exactlywho it is.Do not allow anyone to tailgate behind you into the parkade. When entering the parkade, dont proceed until the security gate closes com pletelybehind you. And when exiting, wait in the alley until the gate is completely closed.
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Please be reminded that a dischargeswater in the event of a fire or when it is tamperedwith. Please do not hang items (i.e. clothes onhangers, plants, etc.) from these sprinklers, asdoing so will not only cause the sprinkler to set-off,but will also cause significant water damage to the

building. Please be advised that all costs associated to repair thedamaged will be the responsibility of the Owner .

The smoke alarms in the hallways and other Common Areas are connected to the mainFire Panel in the lobby. If the alarm is triggered, the Fire Department will respond. Youshould immediately go to the nearest Emergency Stairway, and proceed down to theExit.

Your in-Suite smoke alarm is local only. If it is triggered, it willNOT automatically contact the Fire Department or the ResidentManager. But it is also very sensitive, and could easily betriggered by steam from your stove or from your shower. So besure to use the Exhaust Fan above your stove or in yourbathroom. If the alarm goes off due to this type of non-emergency situation, you should immediately open all the windows and patio doors toclear the steam. since this could trigger thehallway smoke alarm, which would result in a visit by VFD!

If you are going away on a vacation and/or your suite will not be occupied for morethan one (1) month, please ensure the following;

Leave an emergency contact phone number

Inspection for any gas leaks, pipe leaks, and/or break-ins (at least once a week)

Turn off all water supply lines in your suite


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If you or your tenants are moving into or out ofCora ,, you must give the Building Supervisor at least72 hours notice before the move. Hours of move-inand out are restricted to the hours between 8:00 a.m.and 4:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Resident(s)who show up without an appointment will be refusedentry and will be sent away. You will be able to re-book for moving at the next available time.

Please ensure that you carefully review the Bylaws concerningmove-in/out on the next page.

Further, as per the Strata Property Act , Owners who rent out theirstrata unit are asked to fill out the enclosed Form K within two (2)weeks. Failure to comply could result in fines up to $200/weeklevied!

For more information on booking a moving, please contact theBuilding Manager, Steadman Espinosa, at 778-355-0515.

Thank you for your cooperation.


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(1) An Owner or a Resident intends to move in or move out shall make an

appointment with the Property Manager or Resident Manager having regard forthe convenience of all concerned and noise abatement.

(2) A minimum of 72 hours advance notice shall be given to the Building Managerabout any Move in or out, and full instructions for the operation of a move shallbe obtained from the Property Manager or Building Manager.

(3) Moves are restricted to the hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Tuesdaythrough Saturday, except by special arrangement with the Property Manager. Inany event no moving activities shall take place on any day after 9 p.m.

(4) An elevator without floor mats and wall pads installed to protect the elevatorfloor and walls shall not be allowed to be used for moving.

(5) A moving party shall allocate one person attending at the lobby door at all time,or the moving party shall keep all lobby doors closed and locked whenunattended.

(6) An Owner is responsible for all moves in or out of their Strata Lot and the cost torepair any damage to Common Property resulting from a move. Any damageoccurring because of a move, will be assessed by the Property Manager alongwith the moving party and will be charged to the Owner. The Building Manager

will conduct an inspection before and after the move, and will report to theProperty Manager for further assessment if damages occur.

(7) A refundable fee of $300.00 in cash shall be deposited to the Building Managerbefore a move in or out can proceed. The deposit will be returned after themove is complete and no damage is found during the inspection.

(8) All moves in or out shall be through the nearest entrance door or through theunderground parkade.


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All visitors parking at Quattro must display a valid pass. In order toobtain a pass for your visitor, you must contact the Building Manager,

Steadman Espinosa, at 778-355-0515.

Please find on the next page the Bylaws concerning Visitor s Parking .All Residents must abide by the Bylaws as stated. They are strictly

enforced.

Passes are $25.00 each


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(1) Visitor parking in the designated BCS2762 visitors parking lot shall be on a firstcome, first served basis;

(2) Parking permits issued by the Strata Corporation must be placed on thedashboard of the visiting motor vehicle with the pass number visible.

(3) A maximum of one visitor parking permit will be issued to each strata lot.Parking permits remain the property of the Strata Corporation.

(4) Lost or stolen tags must be reported immediately to the building manager and acharge of $50.00 per parking permit will be levied for a replacement of the lostor stolen parking permit. If vehicles are found in visitor stalls with parkingpermits bearing the same strata lot number, all vehicles will be towed;

(5) The visitor parking spaces are intended for the exclusive use of individuals whoare visiting a resident of BCS2762, or by tradespeople who are providing aservice to a resident or the strata corporation. Any other use contravenes thisbylaw;

(6) Visitors will not park a motor home, trailer, tractor, boat or equipment of anykind in a visitor parking space.

(7) Visitor s pets must not be left in vehicles at any time, and must be leashed at alltimes while on common property.

(8) A residents personal vehicles must not be parked in the visitor stalls for any

reason at any time; the definition of a resident for this bylaw is a resident thatlives either full time or part time at the CORA.

(9) Visitor parking shall be limited to a maximum duration of 24 hours, unless priorapproval is arranged with the building manager. Under no circumstances may amotor vehicle make use of visitor parking for more than seven (7) consecutivedays or portion thereof without an extended visitor parking pass. Furthermore,no motor vehicle may make use of visitors parking for more than fourteen (14)days or portion thereof in a calendar month.

(10) An extended visitor parking pass may be obtained from the building manager

on a space available basis. Extended visitors parking passes are provided at thesole discretion of Strata Council. The strata lots parking permit must bedisplayed in addition to the extended parking permit at all times.

(11) Residents who abuse their visitors parking privileges will have these privilegesrevoked for a period of 90 days on first offence and for 1 year for eachsubsequent offence.

(12) Vehicles not permitted in visitors parking will be towed at the owners expense.


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You are encouraged to bring your concerns and suggestions, regarding standard StrataCorporation related matters, to the Strata Council, in writing or by fax to;

Rancho Management Services (B.C.) Ltd.600-1190 Hornby Street

Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K5

Fax: (604) 684-4508


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Strata Property Act

FORM K

NOTICE OF TENANTS RESPONSIBILITIES

(Section 146)

RE: Strata Plan BCS2762 CORA or [legal description of development] _______________

Street Address of Strata Lot___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Name of Tenant(s) ___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Telephone ___________________________________________________________________

Tenant commencing ___________________________________________[month (mm) / day (dd) / year (yy) ]

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO TENANTS:

1. Under the Strata Property Act, a tenant in a strata corporation must comply with the bylaws and rules of the strata corporation that are in force from time to time (current bylaws and rules attached).

2. The current bylaws and rules may be changed by the strata corporation, and if they are changed, thetenant must comply with the changed bylaws and rules.

3. If a tenant or occupant of the strata lot, or a person visiting the tenant or admitted by the tenant for anyreasons, contravenes a bylaw or rule, the tenant is responsible and may be subject to penalties, includingfines, denial of access to recreational facilities, and if the strata corporation incurs costs for remedying acontravention, payment of those costs.

Date ___________________________________________ Address of Landlord or their Agent [month (mm) / day (dd) / year (yy) ]

__________________________________________________ _____________________________________Signature of Landlord or Agent of Landlord

_______________________________________________

__________________________________________________ _____________________________________Signature of Tenant

__________________________________________________Signature of Tenant project 5169/


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EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Rancho Management Services BC Ltd

The following information is confidential and for the purpose of contacting you or your relatives in

the event of an emergency. This information is held in the strictest of confidence and will not bereleased to anyone without your permission.

Strata Corporation: BCS2762 CORA

555 Delestre Avenue (West Tower)575 Delestre Avenue (East Tower)Coquitlam, BC

Unit #:__________ Strata Lot #: __________

Registered Owner (s) full name (s): _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: (h)____________________(b) ____________________(c) ___________________(cell/pager - please specify)

Non resident owner address and phone number (if unit is rented to a tenant or you are an absenteeLandlord):

_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Name, Address and Telephone number of a local contact or relative in the event of an emergencyin your suite:

_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

If your contact or relative is not available, will you allow access to your suite via the ManagementCompany? Please circle one.

YES NO

Access code for security system (optional)______________________

* Please complete and return as soon as possible to:

Rancho Management Services (B.C.) Ltd.Suite 600-1190 Hornby StreetVancouver, B.C., V6Z 2K5Fax: (604) 684-1956 project 5169/


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project 5169 PRE-AUTHORIZED DEBIT (PAD) PLAN FOR STRATA FEES FAX: (604) 684-1956

ATTACH VOID CHEQUE HERE Strata Plan: BCS2762Strata Lot No.: _________________Unit No.: _________________

1. I/We hereby authorize Rancho Management Services (B.C.) Ltd. on behalf of our Strata Corporation to begin deductions effective ______________________________as per my/our instructions for the following:a) Recurring monthly operating fee(s)/authorized charges (parking, etc) and/or one-time fee(s)/charges adjustments as voted upon

and passed by the general membership of the Strata Corporation from time to time.b) Authorized one-time or sporadic debits.c) Any fines, penalties, and special levy fee(s) up to $1,000 as assessed according to the Strata Corporation Bylaws and Rules and

Regulations.These above mentioned fee(s)/charges will be debited to my/our specified account on the 1 st day of every month.

2. I/We undertake to inform Rancho Management Services (B.C.) Ltd. of any change in the account or address information provided inthis authorization before the fifteenth day of the month.

3. I/We acknowledge that delivery of the authorization to Rancho Management Services (B.C.) Ltd. constitutes delivery by me/us to thefinancial institution below.

4. This authority is to remain in effect until Rancho Management Services (B.C.) Ltd. has received written notification from me/us of itschange or termination. This notification must be received within 15 days before the next debit is scheduled at the address providedbelow. I/We may obtain a sample cancellation form, or more information on my/our right to cancel a PAD Agreement at my/ourfinancial institution or by visiting www.cdnpay.ca .

5. Rancho Management Services (B.C.) Ltd. may not assign this authorization, whether directly or indirectly, by operation of law,change of control or otherwise, without providing at least 10 days prior written notice to me/us.

6. I/We have certain recourse rights if any debt does not comply with this agreement. For example, I/We have the right to receivereimbursement for any PAD that is not authorized or is not consistent with the terms of this PAD Agreement. To obtain moreinformation on my/our recourse rights, I/We may contact my/our financial institution or visit www.cdnpay.ca .

Type of Service: Personal _____ Business ______

Name

Address

Mailing address (if different than property address) Phone #

Name of Financial Institution Address of Financial Institution/ /

Financial Institution Number Branch Transit Number Account Number

A Specimen cheque has been marked VOID and attached to this authorization. If your account does not provide cheques, pleasehave your bank fill out the information above to ensure the account is coded correctly and will allow pre-authorized debit.

When the form is complete, mail, fax, or email to:

Rancho Management Services (B.C.) Ltd. Suite 600 1190 Hornby Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 2K5Phone: (604) 684 4508 Fax: (604) 684 1956 Email: [email protected] Attention: Accounts Receivable

Date: ________________________ Signature: ____________________________ Signature: ____________________________

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY RANCHO NO LATER THAN THE 20 TH OF THE MONTHPRIOR TO THE MONTH THE PAD IS TO COMMENCE. (I.e. To be on the Pre-Authorized Debit Plan for the month of June,the form must be in our office prior to the 20 th of May. Forms received after the 20 th of the current month (i.e. May) will be processedbut your first payment will not come out of your account until July 1 st), as this system is set up in conjunction with the bank, andprocessing time is required, PAD enrolment cannot be applied retroactively. Please also enclose a cheque for payment of anybalance owing prior to PAD commencement.
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