Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF)
The typical Coquitlam West strata building holds $2,777 per unit.
BUILT Pre-2000
Updating Soon
BUILT 2000+
$2,636 per unit
A lower reserve can reflect recent major work, not poor management.
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Coquitlam West Strata Statistics
Reserve funds, special levies, insurance deductibles, water damage history, and EV readiness across strata buildings in Coquitlam West - extracted from real strata documents.
Reserve Funds and Special Levies in Coquitlam West
Special Levies
One-time charges for major repairs or projects.
Had a special levy in ~2 years
30%
Based on 25+ samples.
What each unit typically pays
$194 per special levy
Range: $117 - $613
How often levies are approved
61%
About 39% are voted down.
A levy can mean the strata is fixing a problem, not ignoring one.
Insurance Deductibles in Coquitlam West Strata Buildings
Typical water deductible
$50,000
Most common claim type.
Based on 30+ samples.
Typical flood or sewer deductible
$25,000
A separate line item from water.
Based on 30+ samples.
Typical minimum earthquake deductible
$150,000
Plus ~10% of insured value.
Based on 30+ samples.
Water Damage and Repair Trends in Coquitlam West
Water incidents per year
1.9per year
Average incidents in a strata building.
Based on 30+ samples.
Water incidents per 100 units
1.2per 100 units each year
Normalized for building size.
Based on 30+ samples.
Typical repair cost
$6,952per incident
Average repair cost per incident.
Based on 35+ samples.
Water incident rate by building age
Rates vary by building age.
BUILT Pre-2000
Updating Soon
BUILT 2000+
1.4
incidents per year
Repeated patterns matter more than a single event.
How widely water events spread
Scope changes both disruption and insurance exposure.
Single unit29%
Common areas only33%
Multiple units16%
Multiple floors17%
Building-wide6%
160+ samples with a stated answer.
Strata Bylaws and Lifestyle Rules in Coquitlam West
Buildings that restrict short-term rentals
91%
Where a clear bylaw exists.
30+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that ban both cats and dogs
11%
Buildings that prohibit both cats and dogs.
5+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that allow gas or propane BBQs
96%
Where a gas or propane barbecue is permitted.
25+ samples with a stated rule.
Elevators per 100 units
1.7
More elevators usually means less waiting and better service.
Based on 25+ samples.
EV Charging Readiness in Coquitlam West Strata Buildings
Some EV readiness in place
87%
Planning stage
7%
No evidence of EV plans
6%
Questions to Ask Before Buying a Strata in Coquitlam West
How should I compare a building's reserve fund against Coquitlam West benchmarks?
Compare the building's reserve fund per unit from the Form B against the Coquitlam West median of $2,777 shown on this page. The depreciation report will show whether the fund is on track for planned expenses.
What is the typical reserve fund per unit in Coquitlam West?
The median reserve fund balance in Coquitlam West is $2,777 per unit, based on 30+ samples.
How common are special levies in Coquitlam West?
About 30% of strata buildings in Coquitlam West had an approved special levy within the last two years, based on 25+ samples.
How common are short-term rental restrictions in Coquitlam West?
Approximately 91% of sampled strata buildings in Coquitlam West have a stated restriction on short-term rentals.
What amenities are most common in Coquitlam West strata buildings?
The most commonly reported amenities in Coquitlam West are Gym / Fitness Room (found in 100% of buildings) and Pool (100%). Sauna appears in 100% of sampled buildings.
How common are gas or propane BBQ permissions in Coquitlam West?
Approximately 96% of sampled strata buildings in Coquitlam West allow gas or propane barbecues, based on stated bylaws.
Beyond the numbers
The full picture lives in the documents
The statistics above are a starting point. Every strata building has its own document package - hundreds of pages covering finances, insurance, bylaws, and building condition. It’s the only way to truly understand what you’re buying into.
Once you have the documents, start here
1
Bylaws & rules
Pet policies, rental restrictions, and daily obligations - these rules decide how you actually live in the building.
2
Insurance certificate
Deductibles, coverage limits, and what you're personally on the hook for if something goes wrong.
3
Depreciation report
The funding plan, how much life is left in major components, and when big-ticket repairs are coming.
4
Recent council minutes
Unresolved disputes, upcoming projects, and how decisions actually get made.
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How These Coquitlam West Strata Statistics Were Built
Based on 30+ samples in Coquitlam West. Always review the building's own documents.
Data last updated: August 19, 2026
Age of buildings in this dataset
Where this market sits by building age.
Before 19909%
1990-19996%
2000-20093%
2010-201933%
After 202048%
Building types in this dataset
Towers, townhouses, mixed-use, and more.
Residential only94%
Integrated mixed-use6%
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