The British Columbia government is considering removing supportive housing facilities from the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) to address safety concerns raised by housing providers, including crime, health risks like fentanyl smoke, and difficulties enforcing rules. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon announced a new working group, comprising providers, police, unions, and BC Housing, to deliver recommendations by summer's end, with potential implementation by September or October. The move follows incidents like a fatal stabbing in Victoria and calls for changes to exclude known criminals.
B.C. to look at removing supportive housing facilities from Residential Tenancy Act
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The British Columbia government is considering removing supportive housing facilities from the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) to address safety concerns raised by housing providers, including crime, health risks like fentanyl smoke, and difficulties enforcing rules. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon announced a new working group, comprising providers, police, unions, and BC Housing, to deliver recommendations by summer's end, with potential implementation by September or October. The move follows incidents like a fatal stabbing in Victoria and calls for changes to exclude known criminals.
Trending- 1 Keith Scott killed in Victoria supportive housing building
- 2 Victoria's outgoing police chief called for RTA changes (last month)
- 3 BC government launches working group (announced Monday)
- 4 Working group to deliver recommendations by end of summer
- 5 Government hopes to act on recommendations by September or October
- Potential changes to tenant rights and housing provider authority in supportive housing
- Improved safety for tenants and workers
- Exclusion of dangerous individuals from supportive housing
- Expansion of complex care beds for individuals unable to follow rules
- Impact on individuals currently living in encampments
What: The British Columbia government is considering removing supportive housing facilities from the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) and forming a working group to address safety concerns.
When: Working group to deliver recommendations by end of summer; potential government action by September or October; Victoria police chief called for changes last month; Keith Scott killed recently.
Where: British Columbia, specifically supportive housing facilities in cities like Victoria.
Why: To address safety concerns from housing providers, including crime, inability to enforce rules (e.g., weapons bans, no-smoking), and risks from ambient fentanyl smoke, following incidents like a fatal stabbing.
How: By forming a working group of supportive housing providers, police, unions, provincial staff, and BC Housing to develop recommendations, including potentially removing facilities from the RTA.