When Fran Hayes moved into a subsidized townhouse with her two children five years ago, she never expected to be homeless by July 1.

After receiving a notice of eviction from the Capital Region Housing Corporation (CRHC) in early March, the single mom now fears for the future of her family. 

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Two years ago, Hayes said the CRHC notified her that her three-bedroom unit, along with the 11 other townhouses in 香蕉视频直播� a Saanich 12-unit family-oriented community near the University of Victoria 香蕉视频直播� would be redeveloped in 2025.

Knowing that she would be wheelchair-bound by then, due to incessant chronic pain in her left foot, Hayes asked the housing provider if she should start looking for another unit. The CRHC replied that tenants would be provided with housing options.

Fast forward to March of this year, the single mom was given two options: an apartment in Saanich香蕉视频直播檚 Gorge-Tillicum area and a unit farther up north in Sidney. Hayes said the two relocation options offered by the CRHC are not suited for her and her family香蕉视频直播檚 needs. 

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On one hand, Hayes fears another eviction should she move to the Saanich apartment due to her son's condition. On the other hand, the Sidney option would dislocate her from her safety net in Saanich, preventing her son from attending his specialized school.

For these reasons, Hayes repeatedly told the CRHC she could not accept either option. 

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With discussions still ongoing with the housing provider, she said she's feeling strong-armed into making a decision.

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Since receiving the eviction notice, the mother has contacted non-profits and housing advocates throughout the region and beyond but has not found a new place to stay.

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At a breaking point and running out of options, Hayes is now reaching out to private landlords for clemency in hopes of finding an affordable apartment while waiting for BC Housing香蕉视频直播檚 assistance.

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While the CRHC cannot comment on individual cases out of privacy concerns, communications coordinator Jamie Gripich said that the organization has been discussing the Campus View redevelopment and relocation options with tenants for more than three years.

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Gripich added that all eligible tenants will have the first right of refusal to return to Campus View once it is redeveloped, or they can choose to remain in their relocated unit. 

In the meantime, the CRHC reiterated its commitment to offering continued support to transitioning tenants, all while respecting the Tenant Relocation Policy, he concluded.

While this decision falls within the bounds of legality, Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS) executive director Douglas King questions the regional government's approach.

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In turn, this can lead to a 香蕉视频直播渂rutal香蕉视频直播� end between the regional housing provider and tenants with special needs, often including seniors and people with disabilities, King explained.

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In worst-case scenarios, an eviction can lead to the separation of families, resulting in 香蕉视频直播渢raumatic香蕉视频直播� outcomes for both the parents and children, observed King. 

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Hayes's case, along with that of many other tenants , ultimately highlights the system's flaws in providing housing for those in need, concluded King.

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