Hunter RB, Author at LandlordBC

June 11, 2026

Evidence-Based Consideration of Rent Control and Vacancy Control Policies

Increasingly in BC we are witnessing local governments advocating for more stringent rent controls without grounding their decision-making processes in the best available empirical research and to carefully consider both the intended and unintended consequences of additio...

May 12, 2026

Victoria Cooling Requirements: LandlordBC Calls for a Practical Path Forward

LandlordBC has submitted a letter to Victoria Mayor and Council in response to the Council Member Motion, Strategies and Resources to Require Cooling (26°C maximum) in Victoria’s Rental Buildings, scheduled for consideration at the May 14, 2026 Committee of the Whole meet...

December 22, 2025

Happy Holidays & A Big Thank You from LandlordBC!

Dear Members, As we wind down 2025, the team at LandlordBC wants to send a huge thank you for your continued membership and support and commitment to professional rental housing management. We understand the complexity of managing and investing in rental housing today...

December 2, 2025

Modular Housing: An Introduction to a Smarter Way to Build

By Noah Topp, Business Development Manager, Nexus Modular. *This article was originally published in the fall 2025 edition of The Key magazine. Modular housing is changing the way homes are built across British Columbia. They have come a long way from the mobile homes...

November 14, 2025

Is Rent Control Hurting the People It’s Meant to Help?

Rent control has long been positioned as one of the key tools used to protect affordability and prevent tenant displacement in tight housing markets. But as the Missing Middle Initiative’s recent video and accompanying article point out, the practical effects of rent co...

October 23, 2025

New Resource for Building Owners and Managers: Understanding and Advancing Tax Incentives

LandlordBC and BOMA BC are pleased to share the Understanding and Advancing Tax Incentives for Low-Carbon Building Retrofits report. Developed by FRESCo, this guide serves as a practical primer on three key tax incentives: Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (CT I...

September 26, 2025

Canada Post Work Stoppage – What Landlords Need to Know

The Canada Post work stoppage may affect the way landlords and tenants serve and receive important tenancy-related documents. The Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) has provided temporary guidance on how to proceed during this period. Serving Records If you serve record...

August 26, 2025

2026 Rent Increase Announced at 2.3%

The Province of British Columbia has set the maximum allowable rent increase for 2026 at 2.3%. We recognize that British Columbians, particularly renters, are feeling the strain of rising inflation, and so too are the providers of the rental homes they rely on. To cont...

July 17, 2025

Christine Boyle Appointed Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs

Premier David Eby announced a cabinet shuffle on Thursday, July 17, 2025 introducing new leadership to better serve communities across British Columbia. Christine Boyle has been appointed Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, reflecting the Province’s commitment to a...

May 23, 2025

Advancing Sustainability in Rental Housing: An Interview with Ian Cullis, VP of Sustainability at LandlordBC

In this interview, Ian Cullis, Vice-President of Sustainability at LandlordBC, shares his motivations, key trends, and strategies for landlords to adopt green initiatives. He discusses LandlordBC’s role in policy development, overcoming barriers, and available incentives ...

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