Presentation
Proposed Changes to Draft Tenant Assistance Policy (Presentation)
July 4, 2023Pages 107–1103 sections
A slide deck presenting proposed amendments to the Draft Tenant Assistance Policy, including changes to applicability thresholds and right of first refusal terms.
8 proposed changesApplicability to loss of 3 or more residential rental unitsRight of First Refusal reduced to 20% below starting market rent levelsTwo-year review report to be prepared in 2025
Draft Tenant Assistance Policy
Council – July 4, 2023
Page 107–110
Proposed Changes to Draft Tenant Assistance Policy
- Amend Section 2.1 Applicability whereby the policy applies to rezoning applications that would result in the loss of three or more residential rental dwelling units, including rental units both in the primary and secondary rental markets.
- Amend Section 2.1 Applicability by deleting the paragraph that speaks to Development Permits and Demolition Permits.
- Amend Section 2.2 Eligible Tenants by deleting the paragraph that is covered by the Residential Tenancy Act.
- Amend Section 3.1.4. Right of First Refusal by reducing the Right of First Refusal to 20% below starting market rent levels.
- Amend Section 3.2 Tenant Relocation Report stating that a report be provided at the rezoning stage.
- Amend Section 4 Exemption For Non-Market Housing Applicants by only stating that non-market housing providers are exempt from the Policy.
- Amend Section 5 Vacant Units by deleting the paragraph related to the policy applying retroactively.
- Amend Section 6 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act by referencing the Personal Information Protection Act.
Page 107–110
Recommendation
- Council adopt the draft Tenant Assistance Policy with the proposed eight changes.
- Applications received before July 4, 2023, not be required to comply with the Policy.
- Two-year review of the Tenant Assistance Policy report be prepared in 2025.
Page 107–110
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