Disclaimer.

Who this website belongs to

Sentinel Property Services Inc. is a company incorporated in British Columbia, Canada under incorporation number BC1584498. SENTiNEL Property Group is an operating name of Sentinel Property Services Inc.. References to "SENTiNEL", "we", "us", and "our" mean Sentinel Property Services Inc..

Scope of our services

Sentinel Property Services Inc. provides construction-led building inspections, prioritized findings, project oversight, and a continuous building record. We are not a professional engineering firm, not an architectural firm, and not a licensed strata management company under the BC Real Estate Services Act.

We do not prepare depreciation reports under section 94 of the Strata Property Act. Those may only be prepared by a qualified person holding one of the designations set out in the regulation. We support depreciation report planning by supplying inspection findings and building records, and by coordinating the qualified person or consultant a finding calls for.

We do not perform repair or remediation work ourselves. Repairs are carried out by third-party licensed trades that we scope, coordinate, and oversee on the strata corporation's behalf.

What our inspections and reports are

Sentinel Property Services Inc. is not an engineering firm and is not an architectural firm. We are not registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC or the Architectural Institute of British Columbia, and we do not provide professional engineering or architectural services or opinions. Where a finding calls for one, we refer it to, or coordinate, the registered professional who can provide it.

Our inspections are visual and non-destructive. We do not open, dismantle, or destructively test building assemblies, and we do not carry out structural, geotechnical, fire protection, or code compliance certification.

Our reports describe conditions observed as at the date of the inspection, at the locations that were accessible and reasonably visible on that date. They do not cover concealed conditions, conditions that were not reasonably visible, or conditions that arise after the inspection date.

Our reports are not depreciation reports under section 94 of the Strata Property Act and do not satisfy that requirement. A section 94 report must be prepared by a qualified person holding one of the designations set out in the regulation. Sentinel Property Services Inc. does not hold those designations.

What a report is, and who may rely on it

A Sentinel report is a record of visible conditions observed on a walkthrough, with findings prioritized and, where a finding calls for it, referred to a registered professional or a licensed trade. It is not a certification, a warranty of condition, an engineering or architectural opinion, or a guarantee that a system will perform for any period.

Reports are prepared for the client named in the service agreement and for that client's internal decision-making. No other party may rely on a report without our prior written agreement. Sentinel Property Services Inc. accepts no duty of care to a party it has not agreed in writing to accept one for, including purchasers, lenders, and insurers.

Findings and recommendations reflect the conditions that were accessible and reasonably visible on the inspection date. Concealed conditions, conditions behind finishes or assemblies, and conditions that arise after that date are outside the report.

Liability for the services

Our inspections, assessments, oversight, and reports are provided with reasonable skill and care. Sentinel Property Services Inc. is not liable for loss or damage arising from concealed or not reasonably visible conditions, from work performed by a third-party trade or consultant, from a decision taken by the client or the strata corporation, or from reliance on a report by a party we have not agreed in writing may rely on it.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the total liability of Sentinel Property Services Inc. arising from the services is limited to the fees paid for the engagement giving rise to the claim. This limitation does not restrict any right or remedy available to consumers under applicable legislation.

General information

Information on this website is subject to change without notice. Sentinel Property Services Inc. makes every reasonable effort to keep it accurate but does not warrant the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content.

Photographs on this website

Photographs shown on this website are for interpretation only. They are not claims about, or evidence of, deficiencies at any referenced property. A photo is never a substitute for an inspection of the actual building by a qualified person.

Not professional advice

Content on this website is for general informational purposes only and is not professional engineering, architectural, construction management, legal, or financial advice. Consult an appropriately qualified professional before acting on anything presented here.

No guarantee of results

Descriptions of our work on this website are general and illustrative. They do not guarantee a similar outcome at another building. Every building has its own conditions, and results depend on factors outside the scope of any general description.

Representations and the BPCPA

Statements on this website about our services, capabilities, and outcomes are made in good faith and are not intended to be deceptive acts or practices under Part 2 of the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act, SBC 2004, c. 2 (BPCPA).

If you believe a statement on this website is inaccurate or misleading, contact us. You may also file a complaint with Consumer Protection BC.

Marketing representations and the Competition Act

Representations on this website about our services, capabilities, pricing, and outcomes are made in good faith and are not intended to be false or misleading within the meaning of the Competition Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-34).

We publish a performance claim only where we can support it, and we do not publish a testimonial or case study we cannot attribute and verify. What we quote for a described service is the full amount payable for it.

If you believe a representation is inaccurate or misleading, contact us. You may also file a complaint with the Competition Bureau.

Third-party content

This website may reference or link to third-party resources, services, or organizations. A reference does not imply endorsement, affiliation, or responsibility for their content or practices.

Limitation of liability for this website

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sentinel Property Services Inc., its directors, officers, and agents disclaim liability for loss, damage, or expense arising from the use of this website or reliance on its content. This limitation does not restrict any right or remedy available to consumers under applicable legislation, and does not affect the liability terms for the services set out above.

Consumer rights preserved

Nothing in this disclaimer limits your rights under the BPCPA, the Competition Act, British Columbia's Personal Information Protection Act, the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, or Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation. A term that conflicts with applicable legislation is void to the extent of the conflict. Privacy questions and complaints are handled through our privacy policy.

For cancellation rights, refunds, and the rest of the consumer protections, see our Terms of Service.

Questions

If you have questions about this disclaimer, please reach out through our contact page.