Preparing a home in a 55+ complex
Property-specific documents, preparation and showing questions for an age-restricted community.
Review the particular property
Do not assume all 55+ communities have identical bylaws, occupancy rules or exceptions. Review relevant documents and current requirements for this property with the appropriate professionals before describing restrictions to a buyer.
Gather useful information
- Current bylaws, recent strata documents and available property records.
- Known maintenance concerns and past updates.
- Building access, elevator booking and move arrangements.
- Parking, storage and accessibility features, accurately described.
Choose preparation that fits
Discuss cleaning, decluttering and selected work in light of cost, effort and your routines. Selling as-is and doing limited preparation are options to explore, not blanket recommendations.
Protect privacy and daily routines
Review photography with personal information out of view. Agree showing notice and windows, access and any building requirements. Plan pets, valuables and belongings without assuming every resident has the same circumstances.
General information, not healthcare, legal, tax or financial advice. No personal information or documents are needed to use these resources.