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Thursday, April 9, 2020 7:00 PM
The B.C. government reassures renters they will not be evicted if they cannot pay rent during the state of emergency related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As announced on March 25, 2020, the Province has halted evictions during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Thursday, August 1, 2019 3:46 PM
Too many people in B.C. have struggled to make ends meet and find a home they can afford. The holiday season often adds the financial strain of travel and entertaining, and combined with the high costs of rent, child care and other expenses, it can be overwhelming.
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Thursday, August 1, 2019 3:45 PM
Housing affordability is the biggest challenge facing people in B.C. every day. For years, the crisis was ignored while prices surged beyond incomes, and hurt people, businesses and communities.
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Friday, May 10, 2019 12:10 PM
To address the issue of housing affordability for British Columbians, the Province is curbing speculative demand in B.C.’s housing market and helping build 114,000 affordable market rental, non-profit, supported social housing and owner-purchase housing through partnerships.
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Thursday, November 22, 2018 1:00 PM
National Housing Day marks a year of changes and investments by the Province to help make life more affordable for seniors, families and people around B.C, while creating tens of thousands of new jobs and supporting local economies.
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Tuesday, June 5, 2018 1:00 PM
The Province will invest more than $7 billion over 10 years, to build the kind of homes people need, in every corner of the province — including urban, suburban and rural.
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Friday, April 7, 2017 11:58 AM
Fixed-term tenancy agreements balance the needs and interests of landlords and tenants, providing security of tenure for tenants and guaranteed income for landlords.
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Friday, April 7, 2017 11:57 AM
Manufactured home park owners who wish to use the property for a different purpose must follow certain rules. These provisions balance the park owner’s need to manage the use of their land with the home owner’s need for stability and time to plan their relocation.
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Friday, April 7, 2017 11:56 AM
Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material that was used extensively in construction from the 1950s to 1990s due to its low cost, resistance to fire and insulating properties. It is commonly used in spray-applied fireproofing, mechanical insulation, linoleum, floor tiles, drywall taping compound, vermiculite, cement board and tiles, cement pipes and textured decorative coating.
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Friday, April 7, 2017 11:55 AM
The Province updated the Residential Tenancy Act in 2004 after consulting with the public and added a provision for pet damage deposits to help encourage landlords to accept pets in their buildings and rental units.
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