Hoogbruin and Company

06/03/2026

Water damage in a strata property isn’t just a repair issue — it’s a legal one.
When a leak starts in a neighbouring unit, responsibility isn’t always clear.
Is it the neighbour? The strata corporation? A shared system? An insurer?
Even when negligence seems obvious, compensation doesn’t happen automatically.
Disputes often involve:
• Denied liability
• Delayed insurance responses
• Conflicting bylaws
• Multiple parties pointing fingers

The longer responsibility remains unclear, the more complicated — and costly — the situation becomes.
If you’re dealing with water damage in your strata unit, getting legal clarity early can protect your rights and your financial recovery.
Protect your position before the damage compounds.
Contact Hoogbruin & Co. to understand where responsibility truly lies.
To book your consultation:
📞 604-305-0194 | 📧 [email protected] | 🌐 https://hoogbruin.com

06/01/2026

Stop waiting for your strata corporation to fix it.

When damage happens, many owners assume strata will handle it.

But when action stalls, you don’t have to simply live with the consequences.

Strata corporations have legal obligations.
By-laws can be enforced.
Repairs can be compelled.

The key is knowing where responsibility lies — and what your rights are.

If you’re unsure where you stand, get clarity.

Talk to a lawyer who understands strata law.

📞 604-305-0194
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://hoogbruin.com

05/31/2026

We’re grateful for the trust our clients place in us.

Thank you Megan for your kind words.

If your real estate transaction has gone wrong or a dispute has arisen, our team is here to help.

To book your consultation:
📞 604-305-0194 | 📧 [email protected] | 🌐 https://hoogbruin.com

05/31/2026

Who pays when a neighbour causes water damage in your strata unit?
In BC strata properties, liability isn’t always straightforward. It may involve a neighbour’s negligence, shared plumbing, strata bylaws, or insurance coverage — and disputes are common.

The hard truth?
Being right doesn’t automatically mean being compensated.
In our latest blog, we explain when a neighbour is responsible, when strata may be liable, and what steps you can take to protect your rights.
Read the full article here:https://hoogbruin.com/blog/strata-litigation-lawyer-in-vancouver-who-pays-when-a-neighbour-causes-water-damage/

If you’re facing a water damage dispute, speak with a strata litigation lawyer before costs escalate.

To book your consultation:
📞 604-305-0194 | 📧 [email protected] | 🌐 https://hoogbruin.com

05/30/2026

"Just deal with it yourself."
If you've ever heard that after your neighbour damaged your property — you deserve better than that answer.
The damage happened. You reported it. Somehow, you ended up feeling like you were the problem.

Here's what too many strata residents don't know:
👉 You have a legal right to quiet enjoyment of your property.
👉 Damage caused by a neighbour is not yours to simply absorb.
👉 Strata corporations have real legal tools when someone refuses to cooperate.
You don't have to navigate this alone — or accept a dismissal as a final answer.

To book your consultation:
📞 604-305-0194 | 📧 [email protected] | 🌐 https://hoogbruin.com

05/29/2026

Here's what most strata owners don't realize until it's too late:
There's a real line between a neighbourly disagreement and a legal matter.
Most people don't see it until they've already crossed it.

So how do you know when that line has been crossed? ⬇️
→ When damage to your lot is affecting your right to quietly enjoy your property
→ When the responsible party refuses to engage, acknowledge, or fix anything
→ When informal resolution has genuinely failed — not just felt uncomfortable
→ When delay starts costing you your ability to recover or enforce
That hesitation you feel — "I don't want to make this a big deal" — is worth examining.
Because if damage is done and no one is taking responsibility?
It's already a big deal.
Strata bodies have defined legal powers that only activate through proper process.
Knowing your rights early doesn't escalate things.
It puts you back in control. 🔑

To book your consultation:
📞 604-305-0194 | 📧 [email protected] | 🌐 https://hoogbruin.com

Hoogbruin & Company specializes in real estate litigation, commercial litigation, and strata litigation in Vancouver. Since 1987 Hoogbruin & Company has handled all manner of cases throughout

05/29/2026

Construction dispute on strata common property?
When renovations affect common areas — roofs, exterior walls, plumbing, parking structures — the issue is no longer between an owner and a contractor. The strata corporation becomes legally responsible.
That means real financial exposure, builder’s lien risks, and complex obligations under the Strata Property Act.

In our latest blog, we explain:
• What “common property” really means
• The strata corporation’s legal rights and obligations
• Why bylaws and depreciation reports matter
• How negotiation and mediation can resolve disputes efficiently
• Why early legal guidance protects the entire community
Construction disputes involving common property require strategic action — not reactive decisions.

Read the full article here:https://hoogbruin.com/blog/what-strata-corporations-need-to-know-about-construction-disputes-on-common-property-from-expert-litigation-lawyer-in-vancouver/

If your strata is facing a renovation or construction dispute, speak with an experienced litigation lawyer before the situation escalates.

To book your consultation:
📞 604-305-0194 | 📧 [email protected] | 🌐 https://hoogbruin.com

05/28/2026

If you own residential property in Vancouver, you are subject to:

B.C. Speculation and Vacancy Tax (SVT)
Vancouver’s Empty Homes Tax

At Hoogbruin & Company, we specialize in high-stakes Real Estate Litigation and property law. We look at the big picture of your holdings to ensure your declarations are consistent, legal, and optimized.
Protect your investment. Ensure your property strategy is legally sound.

🔗 https://hoogbruin.com/blog/vancouver-real-estate-lawyer-shares-insights-on-b-c-s-speculation-and-vacancy-tax/

05/27/2026

Most strata owners call a lawyer after things go wrong.

Almost no one asks the smarter question first:
“What happens if someone damages my property — and no one acts fast enough?”
Strata disputes rarely involve just two people.

There’s you. Your neighbour. The strata corporation.
And by-laws sitting underneath it all.

Knowing where one obligation ends — and another begins — is where most owners get lost.
And that confusion is expensive.

Quiet enjoyment isn’t just a phrase. It’s a legal right.
When that right is violated — through water damage, structural impact, or ongoing interference — there are mechanisms available. Action can be compelled. Access can be authorised.

But only if you know how to navigate it.
The owners who protect themselves best aren’t the loudest.
They’re the most informed — before things escalate.

If you’re unsure where you stand, that uncertainty is reason enough to have a conversation.

📞 604-305-0194
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://hoogbruin.com

05/26/2026

Most strata disputes don’t start as legal problems — they start as communication problems.
A small issue gets ignored.
Tension builds.
Cooperation stops.
Suddenly, it’s a legal matter.
Take a neighbour drilling through a shared wall, causing water damage, then refusing responsibility.
That’s no longer a simple dispute.
It’s property damage. It’s quiet enjoyment. And in many cases, the strata has both the right — and obligation — to act.
The law is clear. But only if you know how to use it.
The longer these issues sit unresolved, the more expensive they become. Informal approaches have limits. When those limits are reached, you need someone who knows strata law and how to move decisively.
If your strata dispute has shifted from frustrating to serious, it’s worth getting proper advice.

📞 604-305-0194
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://hoogbruin.com