Nwabuikwu v. Remi Realty Inc.
Christian Ejikemenwa Nwabuikwu
Law Firm / Organization
Self Represented
Remi Realty Inc.
Law Firm / Organization
Hamilton & Company
Lawyer(s)

Ben Scheidegger

Ishri Prasad
Law Firm / Organization
Hamilton & Company
Lawyer(s)

Ben Scheidegger

Harjeet Kaur Sandhu
Law Firm / Organization
Hamilton & Company
Lawyer(s)

Ben Scheidegger

Christopher Van Dyke (proxy)
Law Firm / Organization
Self Represented
Quentin Van Dyke
Law Firm / Organization
Self Represented
Jacques Nguyen (Owner Unit 15)
Law Firm / Organization
Hamilton & Company
Lawyer(s)

Ben Scheidegger

Sukjinder Kang Owner 13 140 St Surrey, BC
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented
Strata Council
Law Firm / Organization
Hamilton & Company
Lawyer(s)

Ben Scheidegger

Strata Plan EPS3433
Law Firm / Organization
Hamilton & Company
Lawyer(s)

Ben Scheidegger

Greenwood Townhomes 7247 140 Street, Surrey BC V3W 1K8
Law Firm / Organization
Unrepresented

Background Facts: Christian Nwabuikwu owned a residential strata lot where he lived with his wife and children. He claimed against various defendants for incidents related to his strata lot, himself, and his family. His claims arose from interactions with the defendants during his tenure on the Strata Council, beginning January 2022.

Legal Arguments/Issues:

  • Defamation: Mr. Nwabuikwu claimed defamation against several defendants.
  • Discrimination: Alleged under the Human Rights Code, the Canadian Human Rights Act, and racially motivated actions.
  • Strata Bylaw Violations: Issues related to the interpretation and enforcement of the Strata Property Act and bylaws.
  • Harassment and Bullying: Claims of harassment, bullying, intimidation, and threats.
  • Charter and Criminal Code: Claims under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Criminal Code.

Court's Decisions

  • Defamation: The defamation claims were allowed to proceed in the Supreme Court.
  • Charter, Human Rights Act, and Criminal Code Claims: These claims were struck as they did not apply to the defendants' actions.
  • Remaining Claims: Strata-related claims, including discrimination and bylaw enforcement, were directed to the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT).

Conclusion: The court dismissed the remaining claims but stayed the dismissal pending the initiation of a CRT process. The parties were directed to provide updates to the court.

Costs/Awards: There was no award of costs to any party, given the divided success of the claims.

Supreme Court of British Columbia
S228827
Real estate
Defendant