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Episode 417

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On April 2nd, 2024, the BC NDP announced amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act intending to protect tenants from evictions, lengthy rental disputes & rent increases when a minor is added to a household. But all new policy results in unintended consequences & in this case the consequences are far reaching.

LandlordBC CEO David Hutniak sits down this week with Adam & Matt to go over the policy changes in detail and spell out some of the major implications. What exactly is the provincial government proposing? How will it impact you as a tenant or a landlord? And how will this create new winners & losers in the Vancouver real estate market.

These changes are bigger than you think. Listen up!

Guest Information

David Hutniak

David Hutniak is the CEO of LandlordBC, an industry association dedicated to representing the interests of rental housing owners and managers throughout British Columbia. This organization is a frontrunner in the residential rental sector in the province, striving to professionalize the industry by offering education, support, and pivotal government advocacy. Whether you manage a single unit or oversee hundreds, LandlordBC is committed to enhancing your rental business.

Their members includes a diverse group of property owners and managers, encompassing those with purpose-built rentals, secondary suites, and investment properties. They are dedicated to simplifying their roles, clarifying legislation, and improving the rental market for all involved.

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Episode Host

Adam Scalena

adam@scalenarealestate.com

778-866-4574

Adam is a full-service realtor, specializing in Vancouver’s best areas. His systematic approach to real estate and dedication to his clients has consistently placed him within the top 10% of realtors operating within Greater Vancouver.

Matt Scalena

matt@scalenarealestate.com

778-847-2854

Matt is real estate obsessed and considers himself a lifelong student of the Vancouver real estate market. As a co-manager of the Scalena Real Estate team, Matt prides himself on expertly advising buyers and sellers on all aspects of the fast-paced, dynamic Vancouver real estate market. He is present at every stage of the process, from that first phone call or email right through to when keys are exchanged between sellers and buyers.

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