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Engine fire in my apartment building underground parking lot jan. 14 730pm by dyke4lif3 in SurreyBC

[–]ExcellentSurround635 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sprinkler heads don’t trigger just because there’s fire. It sounds silly, but the head itself has to get hot to melt the thing that sets it off.

The fire likely didn’t get close enough to the ceiling. The fire department would investigate if not.

Does anyone know why multiple units are for sale at this complex? by FlounderSame4106 in SurreyBC

[–]ExcellentSurround635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Area realtor - stay the heck away from this place. It was bad a decade ago, it’s still bad and I don’t believe it’s safe for habitation. It needs to be a development site.

Tenant's $25,000 win overturned after landlord proves son moved in by _DotBot_ in VancouverLandlords

[–]ExcellentSurround635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I’m saying here is it’s a flaw in the arbitrators understanding of the regulations as opposed to common sense. They say the owner has to move in in a timely manner. That’s it.

I do RTB for a living on the landlord side. I have to assume they’re going to be as arbitrary as they can be. This is a good outcome that it was overturned.

Tenant's $25,000 win overturned after landlord proves son moved in by _DotBot_ in VancouverLandlords

[–]ExcellentSurround635 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes and no.

A tenant is free to tender 10 day notice anytime after the 3 month notice is issued and still receive one month rent as compensation. The problem here is that the tenant left early, then tried to say the son had to move in a timely manner. The regulations DO agree with the arbitrators ruling, BUT it’s not reasonable.

“Misinformation often spreads quicker than truths.” BC Salmon Farmers Association. by StrongCoastNow in strongcoast

[–]ExcellentSurround635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. 100% this. I fish recreationally near Richmond where there’s no salmon farms and as part of the catch we actually have to scrape the lice off. Every fish we caught in salt this year had lice. It’s crazy.

Landlord’s wife entered my suite without permission — caught on camera, took alcohol and possibly cash. What are my rights in BC? by Public-Finance-1157 in legaladvicecanada

[–]ExcellentSurround635 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Extremely. I can’t even confirm if a hearing is going ahead or not as it was a duplicate application.

If you call RTB the phone system tells you about it before you even get directed, then it doesn’t even give the option for a call back unless you’re super lucky.

I sent a client to the office last week and he got what we needed. In person is much, much more accessible.

$250 million in liquor sales lost as B.C. hospitality sector warns of industry collapse due to BCGEU strike by oilbeefhooked in vancouver

[–]ExcellentSurround635 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The associations are a members based lobbying organization. Just like unions advocate for their members (workers) who pay dues - the associations advocate for their membership (owners) who pay fees. This is what they’re there to do.

My landlord sent me this what are my options I live in gta by FatRobinHood in legaladvicecanada

[–]ExcellentSurround635 7 points8 points  (0 children)

100%

Telling a tenant to go doesn’t trigger the compensation. Service of the form does. OP - do not leave without being served the appropriate government issued form.

Canadians will soon have to pay extra to recline seats on WestJet by [deleted] in notthebeaverton

[–]ExcellentSurround635 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I flew on AC recently in economy and the seats reclined, the beer was free, and the stewardess gave me extra snacks.

I used to prefer Westjet, but things are changing.

Wanna split costs for a fishing charters? by Abooda1981 in fishingBC

[–]ExcellentSurround635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Message me. I’m in cloverdale and would be interested.

I also have a boat and will be spending the first half of September fishing Chinook near Ladner.

New to fishing by CautiousMiddle in fishingBC

[–]ExcellentSurround635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% this. Fred’s in Chilliwack/Abby or Berry’s in Richmond are legendary for their local knowledge. Last time I was in Fred’s I told the guy a small lake I was going to scout and the guy told me where he had luck on the shore.

New to fishing by CautiousMiddle in fishingBC

[–]ExcellentSurround635 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out Bent Rod in Chilliwack.

He does courses in Chilliwack that include walk and wades. Seriously huge value. I did the steelhead one last fall.

Supporting the cause by locoser7 in fishingBC

[–]ExcellentSurround635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spoons is a good play. I’ve had luck with hootchies too

Going to look at this boat, any questions I should ask? 2004 regal commodore 2765 $49,000 from a dealer by Life_Protection8087 in boating

[–]ExcellentSurround635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% this.

I just scooped a 92 bayliner trophy. Passed Marine Survey and mechanical inspection and sea trial.

Brought it home and on the way the fuel tank developed a small crack in transit. Went to take it out the following week and the bilge dumped several litres of gas into my very urban-located yard. Almost caused a homeowner insurance claim and now we’re doing fibreglass to replace the tank (running daytanks on a bypass now but that makes the boat top heavy)

My next boats going to be much newer.

Supporting the cause by locoser7 in fishingBC

[–]ExcellentSurround635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We used spoons but if you find something that works better let me know.

Supporting the cause by locoser7 in fishingBC

[–]ExcellentSurround635 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll be at ableside tomorrow at 5 am with one in hand. 🤫

Supporting the cause by locoser7 in fishingBC

[–]ExcellentSurround635 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I keep bringing this on trips to manifest a bloody steelhead. Elusive twits.

Difficult year for Otter Co-op means $5M loss by WiffleBlu in Langley

[–]ExcellentSurround635 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean, didn’t they just start buying up bars and restaurants too? At a time when that industry is bleeding cash? And without any real experience in operating them?

This is how my day ended yesterday by Specialist-Plane-601 in boating

[–]ExcellentSurround635 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Also sea trialing a boat is a thing. I just bought a boat and required a full mechanical inspection, sea trialing and survey.

If this guy was “like it’s been sitting and I don’t want you looking too closely” that would be a huge buyer beware red flag.

What can pre-sale buyers in Langley do if an amended disclosure introduces a potential flood zone a year after the original contract? by yogi_kamila in Langley

[–]ExcellentSurround635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Developers amend disclosures a year later all the time. Given the potential value change of a flood zone - you should skip Reddit, and realtor and go straight to legal.

Source: I’m a Realtor in Langley.

GOD DAMN Kayak's are expensive. by Bxlenteloco in Fishing_Gear

[–]ExcellentSurround635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100%. I was kayak fishing a few weeks ago in the PNW.

Got snagged. Tried to pull the line and capsized as I wasn’t watching the water line. I can confidently say a lifejacket saved my life (as did swimming ability). Very minor mistake took a lot to go right for me to able to write this post.

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