Key Changes Effective July 18, 2024 in Bill 14 Tenancy Statutes Amendment Act, 2024
- Mandatory Use of Landlord Use of New Web Portal:
- Landlords must use this portal to generate Notices to End Tenancy for personal or caretaker use.
- Landlords using the website portal will be required to have a Basic BCeID to access the site.
- The portal will require landlords to provide details about the persons moving into the home. The details of the new occupant of the home will be shared with the tenant.
- While using the website portal, landlords will be given information about the required conditions for ending a tenancy and the penalties associated with ending the tenancy in bad faith.
- They will also be informed about the amount of compensation they will be required to issue to tenants when ending a tenancy.
- Extended Notice Period:
- The Two-Month Notice is changing to a Four-Month Notice on July 18, 2024.
- Tenants will have 30 days to dispute Notices to End Tenancy, extended from 15 days.
- Occupancy Requirements:
- The individual moving into the property must occupy it for at least 12 months.
- Landlords found to be ending a tenancy in bad faith could be ordered to pay the displaced tenant 12 months’ rent.
This entry was posted on July 9th, 2024
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