PropTrust Tribunal Intelligence
Balcony & Deck Disputes
What the Tribunal Data Shows
Disputes over balcony waterproofing, deck repairs, railing maintenance, and the allocation of repair costs between strata and individual owners.
Balcony membrane failures are a common source of water ingress disputes in BC coastal buildings.
435
Total Cases
18%
Applicant Win Rate
$518
Median Damages
$75,873
Highest Award
Cases by Year
| Year | Cases | Applicant Win Rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 33 | 18% | |
| 2019 | 70 | 16% | +112% YoY |
| 2020 | 51 | 22% | -27% YoY |
| 2021 | 64 | 19% | +25% YoY |
| 2022 | 67 | 21% | +5% YoY |
| 2023 | 49 | 16% | -27% YoY |
| 2024 | 40 | 18% | -18% YoY |
| 2025 | 44 | 20% | +10% YoY |
| 2026 | 17 | 12% | -61% YoY |
By Region
Metro Vancouver
347 casesMedian: $169
GTA
32 cases0
BC Interior
30 casesMedian: $11,700
Vancouver Island
26 cases0
Key Patterns
Most Common Responsible Party
Unresolved
across 396 cases
Most Common Remedy
Dismissed
across 385 cases
By Jurisdiction
403BC CRT
21Ontario CAT
4ABRTDRS
4Ontario LTB
2ONLT
1ABLPRT
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PropTrust provides statistical analysis of publicly available tribunal decisions. This is not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed lawyer or paralegal in your province. Source: PropTrust Tribunal Intelligence — publicly available BC CRT and Ontario tribunal decisions.
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