Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF)
The typical Langley strata building holds $3,878 per unit.
BUILT Pre-2000
$4,655 per unit
BUILT 2000–2015
$5,234 per unit
BUILT 2016+
$1,959 per unit
A lower reserve can reflect recent major work, not poor management.
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Langley Strata Statistics
Reserve funds, special levies, insurance deductibles, water damage history, and EV readiness across strata buildings in the city of Langley - extracted from real strata documents.
Reserve Funds and Special Levies in Langley
Special Levies
One-time charges for major repairs or projects.
Had a special levy in ~2 years
49%
Based on 40+ samples.
What each unit typically pays
$1,179 per special levy
Range: $367 - $2,286
How often levies are approved
77%
About 23% are voted down.
A levy can mean the strata is fixing a problem, not ignoring one.
Insurance Deductibles in Langley Strata Buildings
Typical water deductible
$25,000
Most common claim type.
Based on 45+ samples.
Typical flood or sewer deductible
$25,000
A separate line item from water.
Based on 45+ samples.
Typical minimum earthquake deductible
$100,000
Plus ~10% of insured value.
Based on 45+ samples.
Water Damage and Repair Trends in Langley
Water incidents per year
2.2per year
Average incidents in a strata building.
Based on 45+ samples.
Water incidents per 100 units
3.5per 100 units each year
Normalized for building size.
Based on 45+ samples.
Typical repair cost
$6,433per incident
Average repair cost per incident.
Based on 45+ samples.
Water incident rate by building age
Rates vary by building age.
BUILT Pre-2000
2.1
incidents per year
BUILT 2000–2015
3
incidents per year
BUILT 2016+
2
incidents per year
Repeated patterns matter more than a single event.
How widely water events spread
Scope changes both disruption and insurance exposure.
Single unit46%
Common areas only24%
Multiple units16%
Multiple floors8%
Building-wide6%
225+ samples with a stated answer.
Strata Bylaws and Lifestyle Rules in Langley
Buildings that restrict short-term rentals
87%
Where a clear bylaw exists.
45+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that ban both cats and dogs
33%
Buildings that prohibit both cats and dogs.
5+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that allow gas or propane BBQs
87%
Where a gas or propane barbecue is permitted.
35+ samples with a stated rule.
Elevators per 100 units
2.2
More elevators usually means less waiting and better service.
Based on 30+ samples.
EV Charging Readiness in Langley Strata Buildings
Some EV readiness in place
55%
Planning stage
38%
No evidence of EV plans
7%
Questions to Ask Before Buying a Strata in Langley
How should I compare a building's reserve fund against Langley benchmarks?
Compare the building's reserve fund per unit from the Form B against the Langley median of $3,878 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 Langley?
The median reserve fund balance in Langley is $3,878 per unit, based on 45+ samples.
How common are special levies in Langley?
About 49% of strata buildings in Langley had an approved special levy within the last two years, based on 40+ samples.
How do water incident rates differ by building age in Langley?
Water incident frequency ranges from 2 per year in 2016+ buildings to 3 per year in 2000–2015 buildings within this dataset.
How common are short-term rental restrictions in Langley?
Approximately 87% of sampled strata buildings in Langley have a stated restriction on short-term rentals.
What amenities are most common in Langley strata buildings?
The most commonly reported amenities in Langley are Gym / Fitness Room (found in 100% of buildings) and Hot Tub (100%). Party / Amenity room appears in 100% of sampled buildings.
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 Langley Strata Statistics Were Built
Based on 45+ samples in Langley. Always review the building's own documents.
Data last updated: September 30, 2026
Age of buildings in this dataset
Where this market sits by building age.
Before 199014%
1990-199937%
2000-200922%
2010-20198%
After 202018%
Building types in this dataset
Towers, townhouses, mixed-use, and more.
Residential only100%
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