Rose Bank Gardens is a strata and is not licensed as, is not insured for, nor are the staff trained in Assisted Living, Residential Care, Respite Care or Memory Care.

Rose Bank Gardens is a very unique strata in that it provides its residents with some amenities and services similar to what would be provided in a typical retirement home setting.

Prospective purchasers and residents should have a plan for transitioning from Rose Bank Gardens to a higher level of care, if and when needed.

A strata is a form of property ownership designed for multi-unit properties. This can include condominiums, townhouses, duplexes, and even single-family homes in certain communities. Each individual unit’s owner owns a portion of the strata corporation, known as a “strata lot”.

Strata properties are governed by the Strata Property Act and are managed by a strata corporation. This corporation is made up of all the individual owners within the strata. The owners elect a strata council to handle day-to-day operations and make decisions on behalf of all owners.

The strata corporation is responsible for managing and maintaining the common property and common assets of the strata for the benefit of all owners. This includes areas like hallways, elevators, gardens, and other amenities that are shared by all residents.

Owners within a strata contribute to the upkeep of these common areas through strata fees. These fees are typically determined based on unit entitlement, which is a figure that represents each strata lot’s proportionate share of the common property.

Strata living also involves certain bylaws and rules that all residents must adhere to. These can include restrictions on pets, noise levels, renovations, and more. These bylaws and rules are established and modified through a voting process involving all owners.

In summary, a strata is a type of property ownership where the ownership is divided between individual units and shared common property, governed by a strata corporation and subject to specific rules and regulations.

Each strata lot has monthly costs associated with:

• Assessments (also known as Strata Fees) – based on unit entitlement / square footage.
• Food Services – based on the number of occupants
• Light Cleaning Services – based on unit square footage and number of occupants.
• Hydro for your strata lot
• Taxes for your strata lot
• Homeowners insurance for your strata lot

There is absolutely no smoking permitted within individual suites or on strata property.

Rose Bank Gardens’ bylaws state that owners, tenants, occupants, and visitors shall not smoke any substance anywhere within Strata Plan VIS4078 inclusive of all strata lots, all limited common property, and all interior and exterior
common property.

For clarity and if needed, you must smoke off the property on Garnet Road.

There are a limited number of on-site parking spots available to owners and therefore parking spots are not guaranteed with with the purchase of a strata lot.

Parking spots are assigned by Council which maintains a public waiting list and these spots are assigned on a first come first serve basis as they become available. The current monthly fee is $20.

Residents who do not have a parking spot assigned to their suite must park off-site.

Limited visitor parking is available for guests, contractors, and care aides.

Coin-free laundry machines located on all three floors are available for use by the residents.

There is no personal storage except within your own suite.

Dogs must not weigh more than 7 kilograms (~15 lbs) and they must be carried at all times while inside the building on common property.

There is extremely limited accommodation that can be made for special diets.

There is no vegan option.

There is no gluten-free option.

The accommodations that are available are:

• Residents can order their main course without the meat/fish portion.
• Residents can pay for and bring their own meat substitute.
• If a resident doesn’t like a planned main course, they can pre-order a veggie burger, chicken, or fish (if
available) instead.
• Occasionally there is a veggie-type meal such as a Veggie Burger, Veggie Lasagna, or Quiche, for the main course.

The Strata is subject to a detailed set of bylaws, and rules as well as an Unanimous Consent Resolution, all of which deal with the operation of the Strata and the rights and responsibilities of the Owners.

The original developer registered a covenant with the District of Saanich. The covenant prescribed a minimum level of services for residents, called Basic Support Services.

The Covenant defines an “Elderly Citizen” as a person who is not less than 55 years of age and who, for reasons related to the aging process, requires assistance with domestic responsibilities such as housekeeping and the preparation of meals. Spouse includes a common-law spouse without regard for gender.

The Basic Support Services are:

• Not less than one full 3-course meal per day to be served in a common dining area
• Weekly light housekeeping in each suite
• Weekly laundry service for linens and towels
• For each suite, an emergency medical response system that can be activated by a transmitter or similar electronic device worn by the resident or residents
• On-site staff, 24 hours each day, certified in first aid at a level no lower than St. John Ambulance, Adult Residential Care, or equivalent

Services beyond the Basic Support Services outlined in the Covenant include:

• Good morning safety check service
• Guest suite accommodation (extra cost)
• Enter phone system
• Garbage and recycling
• Limited vehicle and scooter parking
• Guest meals (extra cost)
• Dinner tray service (extra cost)

An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a mandatory yearly meeting held by a Strata Corporation. It’s an essential part of strata living, as it provides an opportunity for all Owners to come together to discuss and make decisions about important matters affecting strata finances, general operations, and community.

Annually, the Strata Council, at the Annual General Meeting, publishes a set of Service Declarations. These declarations establish fees and criteria for credits. The Fee Declarations establish rates for resident meals, guest meals, the guest suite, housekeeping, and laundry services. The Credit Declarations establish criteria for credits for missed meals and missed housekeeping.

The “Form B: Information Certificate” is an extremely important document to review thoroughly as it discloses information about a strata lot and strata corporation.

Under the Strata Property Act, a buyer is entitled to obtain an Information Certificate (known as a Form B). The Form B contains information about the strata lot including the monthly strata fees, whether the owner has entered into an agreement with the strata corporation regarding alterations, and what the owner owes to the strata corporation. The Form B also provides information about the strata corporation such as the amount in the contingency reserve fund, whether the strata corporation is involved in litigation or arbitration and information about the use of parking spaces and storage lockers. Attached to the Form B must be the strata corporation’s rules, the current budget, and the most recent depreciation report, if obtained.