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March 1, 2018

4 Benefits of switching to landlord insurance today

Landlord insurance policies are built broader, bigger, and more effective. If you haven’t yet switched to landlord insurance, read on for 4 benefits of switching today. There are substantial differences in coverage across different types of insurance policies, and the ...

February 23, 2018

British Columbia Budget 2018

On Tuesday February 20, 2018 the Honourable Carole James, Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier presented the NDP government’s first budget since coming into power July 2017. This follows her September 2017 budget update. Titled “Delivering Dividends of a Strong Econo...

February 14, 2018

Tenant Screening: Exercise Due Diligence and Trust your Instincts

Tenant screening and a landlord’s application process are the first steps in deciding to whom you will rent a home. Unfortunately, not all landlords take this step in the vetting process as seriously as they should. This is disappointing because this is where many of the ...

February 6, 2018

BC Releases New Cannabis Rules Ahead of Legalization – Landlords Can Prohibit Smoking, Vaping and Growing of Recreational Cannabis

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety & Solicitor General released a range of new cannabis rules on Monday February 5, 2018 ahead of the July 2018 legalization by the Federal Government. A copy of the Minister’s media release can be found here. LandlordBC has been...

January 18, 2018

Happy 1st Anniversary to The Landlord Registry™!

Launching a new initiative is never an easy task. It requires vision, purpose and a knowledgeable and dedicated team to execute the plan. This is precisely how the Landlord Registry™ came into fruition in January 2017, and today we are proud to celebrate the first anniv...

January 16, 2018

LandlordBC and Generation Squeeze partner in support of the #CodeRed YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard) affordable housing movement

Yes In My Back Yard! Generation Squeeze is a voice for younger Canadians in politics and the market, supported by cutting-edge research. Their work includes a primary focus on housing affordability. Generation Squeeze is growing a #CodeRed YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard...

January 9, 2018

Do you own a Purpose-Built Rental Building? Then your 2018 New Year’s Resolution should be to enroll in the Certified Rental Building Program!

LandlordBC’s Certified Rental Building program (CRB) is a nationally recognized quality assurance program designed to assist renters to easily identify well-run, well-managed rental properties. The CRB designation means that rental property management companies and their...

January 2, 2018

What will you learn by completing the Landlord Registry™? Our Top 5 List

Being a landlord can be a very rewarding experience. To succeed as a landlord, you must take the time to learn about the industry you are operating in and understand the specific legislation, rules, and regulations that govern that industry. Unfortunately, many people who...

December 12, 2017

RTB Update: Regulations for Vacate Clause Fixed Terms

On December 11, 2017 The Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) released an update to the Residential Tenancy Regulation. This update was the result of a month and a half long process which began in the Provincial Legislature on October 26t 2017 with the introduction of Bill 16...

December 12, 2017

Geographic Increase Clause Removed from the RTA Effective December 11, 2017

On Monday December 11th, 2017 the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) published an amendment to the regulations removing the landlord’s ability to apply for an above guideline rent increase because the rent is significantly below average rent in its geographic area. This cha...

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