When clients find themselves facing disputes involving the places where people have made their home or their place of business it tends to strike a deeply personal chord. Effectively navigating these complex and visceral challenges in strata communities requires more than legal expertise — it involves empathy, tact, and pragmatism to identify practical solutions that bring everyone to the table.
Under the guidance of our senior lawyers, Juan Pablo works with clients to understand the problems and uncover their key issues, as well as their desired outcomes. He then works collaboratively with our team to research and develop strategies to meet those goals and present clients with all possible options to make an informed decision.
Services:
| Reviewing and drafting bylaws and resolutions | Reviewing and drafting contracts and agreements, including crane swing and underpinning agreements |
| Assisting with bylaw enforcement proceedings: levying fines, council hearings, evictions of owners and tenants | Attending annual and special general meetings |
| Assisting in strata collections: fees, fines, special levies, deductibles and chargebacks | Amendments to strata plans |
| Developing privacy policies | Providing advice in relation to strata governance |
| Defending and prosecuting claims involving strata corporations | Representing and helping in Civil Resolution Tribunal matters |
| Bringing lien enforcement applications | Initiating forced sales of strata lots |
| Advising on issues arising in bare land strata corporations |
While earning his law degree at the University of British Columbia, Juan Pablo was actively involved on campus co-chairing a variety of clubs and initiatives aimed at strengthening diversity and inclusion within the community.
In addition, Juan Pablo’s fluency in Spanish and lifelong interest for learning new languages further strengthens an ingrained importance for considering cultural and community engagement elements. As such, Juan Pablo takes the time to analyze and consider all extenuating factors that can potentially impact a strata community, both now and in the future. This due diligence aids in mitigating potential risks and helps our clients see the bigger picture in managing strata properties.
Rooted in his belief that every client should be provided with a clear path to optimal success from the outset, Juan Pablo strives to guide our clients to those solutions throughout their journey together.
Awards & Distinctions
- Best Lawyers® in Canada: Ones to Watch, Real Estate Law, 2025
