The B.C. Ministry of Housing recently announced changes to the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Regulation, which establishes park rules. Currently, some owners of manufactured homes…
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B.C. caps annual rent increase below inflation
For the second consecutive year, B.C.’s maximum allowable rent increase is being set below the inflation rate. The maximum increase for 2024 will be 3.5%….
Changes aimed to cut most renovictions
Residential tenancy changes that will prevent renovictions and provide renters with more security and protection came into effect on Thursday, July 1. The changes address…
Changes allow emailed documents between landlords and tenants
The B.C. government is amending regulations to allow email as a method of service between landlords and tenants, making it easier for people to participate…
Renters to get deposits back faster says province
Renters will be able to receive their security and pet deposits back in a fair and timely manner, following changes made by the Government of…
Rental Task Force recommendations to be addressed
In addressing the recommendations of the provincial Rental Housing Task Force, the B.C. government is moving ahead immediately with increased public education and bolstered enforcement…
Recommendations made to modernize rental housing system
The Rental Housing Task Force Dec. 12 submitted its final report and recommendations to make British Columbia’s rental housing system fairer by dealing with ‘renovictions,’…
Maximum allowable rent increased in B.C.
The B.C. government has approved the biggest allowable rent increase in 15 years. Based on the B.C. Consumer Price Index and the formula for rent…
New compensation for tenants of MHPs
New compensation for tenants of manufactured home parks (MHP) facing eviction will officially take effect on Wednesday, June 6. Changes to the Manufactured Home Park…