Just another Day in the Life of a Property Manager. This time it's a tricky situation involving a broken lease and written notice! Nicholas Meyer of Downtown Suites explains the ins and outs of leasing in Vancouver. Good info for both landlords and tenants. … [Read more...]
Not 1 but 2 Month’s Notice
November 26, 2009 By
At Downtown Suites we manage all End of Tenancy Notice in an atmosphere of trust, tact and timeliness. Today, I'd like to share more with you on the fine points of the BC Residential Tenancy Act. When a rental unit requires extensive renovations or repairs, so extensive that the place would have to be vacant, the landlord may give notice to the tenant. In this situation, the requirement is not one but two months’ notice. These renovations would also need all the legally relevant permits and … [Read more...]
End of Tenancy: About Notice
November 16, 2009 By
At Downtown Suites, we always act with compassion and empathy to the tenants when delivering an end of tenancy notice on behalf of an owner. At the same time, we want to ensure everything happens without any loss to the property owners if at all possible. An important factor is making sure we have timely delivery of any End of Tenancy Notice, according to the BC Residential Tenancy Act’s stipulations. Notice is not always considered "received" on the date is it sent, depending on the way … [Read more...]
Ending Tenancy after Sale
November 9, 2009 By
Be Aware, Cautious and Prepared You have just purchased a home in Vancouver and intend to live in it once the deal is completed. In the eyes of the BC Residential Tenancy Act, you become an “owner-occupier” and if this home is currently occupied by a renter you are entitled to end the tenancy. There are some things you should know about the procedure. When an owner-occupier purchases, she must send a letter to the current landlord, on or before the effective date of the notice. The … [Read more...]
Not ONE but TWO Months’ Notice
May 29, 2006 By
At Downtown Suites we manage End of Tenancy Notice in an atmosphere of trust, tact and timeliness. Today, I'd like to share more with you on the fine points of the Residential Tenancy Act. When a rental unit requires extensive renovations or repairs, so extensive that the place would have to be vacant, the landlord may give notice to the tenant. In this situation, the requirement is not one but two months’ notice. These renovations would also need all the legally relevant permits and … [Read more...]
When is Notice Received?
May 23, 2006 By
At Downtown Suites, we always act with compassion and empathy to the tenants when delivering an end of tenancy notice. At the same time, we want to ensure everything happens without any loss to the property owners if at all possible. An important factor is making sure we have timely delivery of any End of Tenancy Notice, according to the Residential Tenancy Act’s stipulations. Notice is not always considered "received" on the date is it sent, depending on the way this notice is … [Read more...]
Be Aware, Cautious and Prepared
May 18, 2006 By
Ending Tenancy after Sale You have just purchased a home in Vancouver and intend to live in it once the deal is completed. In the eyes of the Residential Tenancy Act, you become an “owner-occupier” and if this home is currently occupied by a renter you are entitled to end the tenancy. There are some things you should know about the procedure. When an owner-occupier purchases, she must send a letter to the current landlord, on or before the effective date of the notice. The landlord (or the … [Read more...]
