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 to better protect the rights of both renters and landlords. “To make renting work better …
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Province cracks down on tenancy law-breakers – whether renters or landlords
Ministry of housing sets up enforcement group, warns of fines of up to $5,000 a day Joannah Connolly / Glacier Media Real Estate May 8, 2019 The Province of British Columbia is cracking down on landlords and renters who break …
Listen to Spencer’s CBC interview on new tenant and landlord protection here (ffwd to 29:17)
Listen to Spencer’s interview on new tenant and landlord protection here (ffwd to 29:17) or by clicking the arrow below. https://podcast-a.akamaihd.net/mp3/podcasts/bcalmanac-fpB9JvYi-20190508.mp3
‘I’m not allowed because I’m gay’: Vancouver MLA says looser blood donation rules still discriminatory
MARTIN MACMAHON May 8, 2019 at 3:00 pm PDT Men who have sex with men will now be able to give blood after a deferral period of three months, down from a year Decision was made at the request of …
Residential Tenancy Branch given more power to investigate, levy fines
Katie DeRosa May 8, 2019 The Residential Tenancy Branch will now have more teeth to investigate and levy fines against bad landlords and tenants, according to changes announced Wednesday by the B.C. government. It’s among the first suite of measures …
B.C. boosts enforcement against rule-breaking landlords, tenant
Condos and apartment buildings are seen in downtown Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday February 2, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck CTV News Vancouver Published Wednesday, May 8, 2019 The B.C. government is boosting enforcement against rule-breaking landlords and tenants alike as …
B.C. boosts enforcement on rentals
Government has not actually committed to ban rental restrictions in strata buildings, and Housing Minister Selina Robinson would not do so Wednesday. Rob Shaw Updated: May 8, 2019 The government is boosting enforcement against bad tenants and landlords in the …
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Working For People Your government have been making different choices to make life better for people across the province. Since we formed government in 2017, we’re already: The largest middle-class tax reduction in a generation with the full elimination of MSP Premiums …
B.C. moves against ticket bots, proposes fines for scalpers caught buying in bulk
MUSIC NOTES by Travis Lupick on April 9th, 2019 – Georgia Straight The B.C. government’s effort to ban ticket bots was partly prompted by fans’ frustration with the rapid sell-out of the Tragically Hip’s July 2016 show in Vancouver.TRAVIS LUPICK In 2019, every …
Fans win, scalpers lose with ticket buying law changes
“British Columbians have been waiting a long time for action against those who game the system to raise ticket prices through the roof. This legislation is going to help fans get a fair shot to buy tickets to their favourite …