For Immediate Release
Vancouver, B.C., January 19, 2024
Yesterday, the provincial government announced that supportive housing providers would be exempt from certain provisions of the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) that previously restricted their ability to impose guest restrictions and enter tenants’ suites without prior notice or consent. This announcement has escalated concerns by Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) over the continued erosion of dignity in housing for the most vulnerable tenants in B.C.
Changes to the Residential Tenancy Act Erode the Dignity of Tenants in Supportive Housing [PDF]