Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF)
The typical Fairview, Vancouver strata building holds $6,328 per unit.
BUILT Pre-2000
$6,294 per unit
BUILT 2000+
Updating Soon
A lower reserve can reflect recent major work, not poor management.
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Fairview, Vancouver Strata Statistics
Reserve funds, special levies, insurance deductibles, water damage history, and EV readiness across strata buildings in Fairview, Vancouver - extracted from real strata documents.
Reserve Funds and Special Levies in Fairview, Vancouver
Special Levies
One-time charges for major repairs or projects.
Had a special levy in ~2 years
44%
Based on 30+ samples.
What each unit typically pays
$1,925 per special levy
Range: $705 - $5,072
How often levies are approved
73%
About 27% are voted down.
A levy can mean the strata is fixing a problem, not ignoring one.
Insurance Deductibles in Fairview, Vancouver Strata Buildings
Typical water deductible
$25,000
Most common claim type.
Based on 40+ samples.
Typical flood or sewer deductible
$25,000
A separate line item from water.
Based on 40+ samples.
Typical minimum earthquake deductible
$100,000
Plus ~10% of insured value.
Based on 40+ samples.
Water Damage and Repair Trends in Fairview, Vancouver
Water incidents per year
2per year
Average incidents in a strata building.
Based on 35+ samples.
Water incidents per 100 units
3.9per 100 units each year
Normalized for building size.
Based on 30+ samples.
Typical repair cost
$6,863per incident
Average repair cost per incident.
Based on 40+ samples.
Water incident rate by building age
Rates vary by building age.
BUILT Pre-2000
1.8
incidents per year
BUILT 2000+
Updating Soon
Repeated patterns matter more than a single event.
How widely water events spread
Scope changes both disruption and insurance exposure.
Single unit36%
Common areas only33%
Multiple units17%
Multiple floors8%
Building-wide6%
180+ samples with a stated answer.
Strata Bylaws and Lifestyle Rules in Fairview, Vancouver
Buildings that restrict short-term rentals
97%
Where a clear bylaw exists.
30+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that ban both cats and dogs
20%
Buildings that prohibit both cats and dogs.
35+ samples with a stated rule.
Buildings that allow gas or propane BBQs
96%
Where a gas or propane barbecue is permitted.
20+ samples with a stated rule.
Elevators per 100 units
2.9
More elevators usually means less waiting and better service.
Based on 20+ samples.
EV Charging Readiness in Fairview, Vancouver Strata Buildings
Some EV readiness in place
55%
Planning stage
28%
No evidence of EV plans
17%
Questions to Ask Before Buying a Strata in Fairview, Vancouver
How should I compare a building's reserve fund against Fairview, Vancouver benchmarks?
Compare the building's reserve fund per unit from the Form B against the Fairview, Vancouver median of $6,328 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 Fairview, Vancouver?
The median reserve fund balance in Fairview, Vancouver is $6,328 per unit, based on 35+ samples.
How common are special levies in Fairview, Vancouver?
About 44% of strata buildings in Fairview, Vancouver had an approved special levy within the last two years, based on 30+ samples.
How common are short-term rental restrictions in Fairview, Vancouver?
Approximately 97% of sampled strata buildings in Fairview, Vancouver have a stated restriction on short-term rentals.
What amenities are most common in Fairview, Vancouver strata buildings?
The most commonly reported amenities in Fairview, Vancouver are Bike Storage (found in 65% of buildings) and Gym / Fitness Room (18%). Party / Amenity room appears in 18% of sampled buildings.
What share of strata buildings in Fairview, Vancouver restrict dogs?
Approximately 24% of sampled buildings in Fairview, Vancouver do not allow dogs, 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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Based on 40+ samples in Fairview, Vancouver. Always review the building's own documents.
Data last updated: July 1, 2026
Age of buildings in this dataset
Where this market sits by building age.
Before 199048%
1990-199935%
2000-200913%
2010-20195%
Building types in this dataset
Towers, townhouses, mixed-use, and more.
Residential only88%
Mixed-use (separate residential and commercial sections)8%
Integrated mixed-use5%
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