News Items tag as: BC Residential Tenancy Branch

BC tenancy branch catches up with repeat rent skippers
April 01, 2024 - 7:00 PM
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A BC renter spurred a Residential Tenancy Branch investigation when he reported that his landlord threatened to change the locks.
$50K in unpaid rent over five years nets fine for BC woman
March 09, 2024 - 7:00 PM
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A BC woman could have saved enough for a down payment with the amount she stiffed her landlords over five years.
BC landlord refuses to repair unsafe building, fined $15,000
October 19, 2023 - 7:00 PM

An unsafe apartment building continued to be neglected over several years and despite previous investigations the landlord was slapped with a $15,000 fine for failing to make the repairs.
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From frost to drought: Strong start to Okanagan asparagus season despite challenges
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Thailand's prime minister wants to outlaw cannabis, 2 years after it was decriminalized
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Kelowna increased land values; now residents, businesses are getting the bills
The City of Kelowna was far ahead of the provincial government when it streamlined higher density housing in core areas almost two years ago. The city made it easier to redevelop existing properties to gain height or density without going t

BC tenancy branch catches up with repeat rent skippers