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COVID-19 and Residential Tenancies: I am selling my rental unit to a buyer who would like to evict my tenant and receive vacant possession of the property. How will BC’s temporary eviction ban affect our transaction?

As of March 30, 2020, there are changes to the BC Residential Tenancy Act and BC Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act that will remain in force until our provincial state of emergency ends.

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COVID-19 and Residential Tenancies: Does My Tenant Have to Pay Rent?

As of March 30, 2020, there are changes to the BC Residential Tenancy Act and BC Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act that will remain in force until our provincial state of emergency ends.

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Amendments to BC’s Residential Tenancy Act: What it Means for Property Owners Seeking Exemption from BC’s Proposed Speculation Tax

Do you own recreational property in Kelowna or West Kelowna? Thinking of renting it to avoid BC’s proposed speculation tax, but still want to enjoy it yourself for some parts of the year?

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Pro Bono Going Public 2015 – Free Legal Advice-a-thon

It’s a tradition for lawyers to give legal advice to some clients for free because of the importance of ensuring access to justice.

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Are BC Tenancy Laws Applicable to Rent Disputes on First Nations Land?

BC’s Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act (“MHPTA”) will not apply to tenancy agreements on reserve lands where the landlord is an Indian or an Indian Band.

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