Dear editor,

I applaud Premier Eby for his willingness to consider innovative solutions to B.C.鈥檚 lack of affordable housing.

However, I believe that the recent change to the Strata Property Act that canceled no-rental bylaws, legally passed by strata owners, will have unintended consequences.

Opening ownership of all strata units to investors hoping to turn a profit on rental properties will increase competition for the units available. Strata ownership until now has been an economical option for first-time home buyers and seniors looking to downsize. They will now have to bid against someone who is looking to make a profit on the ownership of a strata unit. As competition increases, I expect prices will too.

I hope Premier Eby will consider the dismay being expressed by strata owners across the province and reconsider this legislative change to the Strata Property Act.

Kathie Woodley,

Courtenay