About this calculator
Calculating the correct date for a strata meeting is critical. In British Columbia, if a strata corporation fails to give the proper notice required by law, the meeting can be invalidated, and any votes passed during that meeting may be voided.
This tool automatically calculates the earliest legal date you can hold a meeting based on when you send the notice. It accounts for the three specific time periods mandated by the Strata Property Act (SPA) and the Interpretation Act.
How the Dates Are Calculated?
Legally, you cannot simply count the days on a calendar. To set a valid date, we must add three separate timeframes:
- Delivery (+4 days): Notice sent by email or mail is deemed received 4 days later (SPA s. 61(3)).
- Clear Days (+2 days): The Interpretation Act requires two buffer days (excluding the day of receipt and the day of the meeting).
- The Notice Period: The specific days required for the meeting type.
AGM & SGM (+20 Days)
- 4 Days (Delivery)
- + 14 Days Notice (SPA s. 45)
- + 2 Clear Days = 20 Days Total.
Council Meeting (+13 Days)
- 4 Days (Delivery)
- + 7 Days Notice (Standard Bylaw 14)
- + 2 Clear Days = 13 Days Total.
Emergency Meeting (+2 Days)
The Rule: Standard Bylaw 14(3) allows meetings on less than one week’s notice if there is an emergency and council consents. We allow 2 days for contact time.
Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and planning purposes only. It assumes notice is being delivered by email or mail (the most common methods). Bylaws specific to your strata corporation may vary.but also inspire a deeper appreciation for natural beauty.