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According to the B.C. Residential Tenancy Branch, Canadian law does not recognize having a pet as a human right. In Ontario, pet clauses are specifically banned. However, landlords in B.C. are within their rights under the Residential Tenancy Act to prohibit pets in their rental units. This excludes renters with a disability who rely on an animal in connection with their disability.
Andrew Sakamoto of the Regional Tenancy Branch media centre echoed the sentiment.
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This domino effect can impact not only the pet owners but also the shelters. Collins, who works with local rescues, says it has increased the number of stray cats and dogs she tends to.
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She says it香蕉视频直播檚 put a stereotype on pet owners, and while she agrees with some of the reasons, she added that people in B.C. seem more concerned with materialism than companionship. Collins says she even often sees unhoused people with pets, mostly dogs.
Working in renovation construction herself, she says that in her previous rental suites, she has paid for any necessary renovations out of pocket.
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Frustrated with the lack of adequate housing, she sought feedback from local landlords online and was even more disappointed with the responses she received.
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Victoria resident and landlord Michelle Leblanc says she wouldn香蕉视频直播檛 rent out a suite to pet owners or those with young children because of the potential cost of repairs and utilities.
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Collins says a middle ground can be reached between tenants and landlords.
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On Oct. 10, the provincial government announced that more new homes for people would be approved faster by removing paper-only application barriers that allow people to apply for secondary suites online. Despite more housing soon to be available, since it is up to the landlord香蕉视频直播檚 discretion to allow pets, many have still been left without a place to call home.
Collins eventually found a reasonable suite in Saanich, but said the journey to get there was disconcerting.
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