Illegal Suites

• B.C. renters told to apply for subsidy even if landlords tell them not to

  The B.C. government is assuring renters they should apply for the BC Temporary Rental Supplement even if their landlord is telling them not to.

  Health

  May 1, 2020
  
• Calgary city councillors not finished with secondary suite applications just yet

  It will be several more months before secondary suite applications are taken off the plate of Calgary City Council.

  Politics

  Mar 13, 2018
  
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• Calgary city councillors call for changes to secondary suite application process

  A group of Calgary city councillors is proposing a new way of doing business when it comes to dealing with secondary suite applications, which would take it out of their hands entirely.

  Dec 6, 2017
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• Surrey halts Clayton Heights evictions, directs staff to look at legalizing suites

  The revised policy is expected to go to council before next fall's civic election.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2017
• Clayton Heights residents rally against illegal suite crackdown by City of Surrey

  Surrey homeowners and tenants voiced their displeasure with the city's decision to crackdown on illegal suites in Clayton Heights by holding a rally on Sunday.

  Nov 5, 2017
• Surrey renters concerned over illegal suite evictions to converge on city hall

  "I am actually still in utter shock that they are going to kick children out to live on the street, because that's essentially what they are doing," said one tenant.

  Oct 2, 2017
• Petition asks City of Surrey to stop eviction of families living in illegal suites

  "We believe there's a better way of resolving this and partnering with the city."

  Sep 21, 2017
• City of Surrey demand homeowners operating illegal suites to stop or face legal action

  The city of Surrey has sent letters to homeowners operating illegal suites, demanding they stop, or it will be met with legal action.

  Sep 12, 2017