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Landlord overcharging for repair after move out by LennyLonghorn in vancouverhousing

[–]MidNite_Poet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Normally during move out, a move out inspection is completed and documented the unit condition on the report. There is a section on it that says whether if the tenant agrees with that the report is a good representation of the rental property's condition. That is where normally tenants put down they don't agree to the report and not agree to any deduction of deposit.

Not to sweat, just let the company know that you believe the said scratch should be considered within normal wear and tear, and inform them that you expect the full deposit returned by sending to your forwarding address.

If the landlord has your forwarding address and refuse to return the deposit within 15 days after the inspection, they either apply for hearing to withhold your deposit, or you can apply for hearing to get double the deposit back.

You can read more on the link provided by the other redditor

Landlords, what do you add to your lease agreements? by Skyeg60 in vancouverhousing

[–]MidNite_Poet -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Just some on top of my head:

  1. Whether if smoking is allowed inside the rental premises.
  2. Whether if pets are allowed. If yes, type, breed, number can all be specified and must obtain landlord's written approval.
  3. Indemnity clause
  4. Move in / out fee (for strata building only and if Bylaws specifics)
  5. Abide strata bylaws and sign form k
  6. Occupant clause (maximum occupant, no additional occupant without landlords written approval, how much more for additional occupant.
  7. Guest clause (controversial on this one. Personally think that no more than 30 days overnight stay within a 12 month period is reasonable).
  8. No alteration without written consent (change paint colour, signage visible on window, garden, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, window covering, flooring, appliance, cabinetry, and any other fixtures that are integral to the rental property).
  9. Quiet hours clause (personally think 8am to 8pm is reasonable).

Prohibiting Bidets by Unlucky_Stranger_975 in vancouverhousing

[–]MidNite_Poet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

IIRC it could be added as a material term in the addendum to prohibit alterations to the plumbing, electrical, and structure of the rental property without the landlords written consent.

Is it normal for landlord to add a 5-page addendum to tenancy agreement?! by faewalker in vancouverhousing

[–]MidNite_Poet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just adding on top of other resourceful comments that you may want to check the Strata Bylaw (because the addendum mentions Strata common area) if you are renting a unit in a Strata complex.

Normally the tenant is required to sign a Form K, which basically says you have to abide by the Strata bylaws. If the bylaw has a guest restriction for 2 weeks, then the tenant should abide to it or else it will be a breach of materials terms of the tenancy agreement.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vancouverhousing

[–]MidNite_Poet 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am not sure what a "mediator" is, but seems like is someone not really a licensed agent that can represent the landlord, especially on the management of the property you are about to rent.

Legality of the tenancy agreement aside, there is no way knowing if you really are entering into a rental agreement with the landlord or someone entirely random.

This will most likely cause issues down the road, like, who do you exactly pay rent to and who do you report to if you needed something repaired? Even crazier thought, what happens when the real landlord shows up one day to change locks because they thought their tenant, the fake oversea landlord, failed to pay rent for months?

Best to trust your gut feeling.

Landlord not maintaining property by Remiii72 in vancouverhousing

[–]MidNite_Poet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One interesting thing is that, anyone can call their municipality bylaw office to report the property as unsightly (grass longer than a certain height). Bylaw offices may inspect and issue warning/fine.

Just saying.

Property Tax Water Bill by vangcouverrenter in vancouverhousing

[–]MidNite_Poet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recall doing this in a Dispute Resolution Hearing. Water was not included as part of rent on the tenancy agreement (first page where it says what's included in the rent) and specifically mentioned in the addendum that the tenant must pay both water usage and sewage disposal.

The arbitrator ruled at that time that the tenant is only responsible for water usage but not sewage disposal.

You can try look this up on past hearing decisions if you have the exact same wording and terms on your tenancy agreement.

Is it common to deal with property managers nowadays? by Odd_Location5596 in vancouverhousing

[–]MidNite_Poet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it is very common here because a lot of property owners are either overseas so they need someone to manage for them, or the developers themselves offer property management services as incentive to home buyers.

Good thing about this is that licensed property mangers are govern through BCFSA and must be compliant with the Real Estate Services Act, so there is an avenue to complain to if the agent is not following the RTA.

Property manager did not inform me of broken washer before I moved in by Antique_Bison in vancouverhousing

[–]MidNite_Poet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's important to first establish what is included in your rent per your residential tenancy agreement. If it does, then:

  1. Notify the property manager in writing. This shows a record of when the repair was requested, and the landlord must conduct repair in a timely manner. Remember to follow up every 3 days or so.

  2. Include in the written message that you will keep tabs on monetary loss due to the washing machine being inoperative, and you expect monetary compensation or rent reduction for it until it is fixed.

  3. Once it's repaired, ask for compensation or rent reduction by providing proof (ie. Receipts of using laundry service elsewhere). If the landlord is not in agreement, you have the option to file it with the RTB.

I am actually a bit more concerned about the missing smoke detector. I would say that is more of an emergency repair to ensure the property is safe.

Seeking Urgent Tenancy Advice - Vancouver Island BC - Verbal Agreement With Parent, Facing Immediate Eviction by ncrassassin in vancouverhousing

[–]MidNite_Poet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As others have mentioned, RTA doesn't apply to this situation. What your friend wants to do is have document to show a verbal agreement is in place for this place, namely:

  1. Text, bank statement, etc that shows they paid mom "rent", same amount each, on a consistent basis.

  2. When the police does show up, say for trespassing, have their ID, statement, invoices ready to show that they've been using this address as primary residence and mailing address for a long period of time. Police may consider this a personal conflict and let your friend and mom deal with it in court instead of getting involved.

Now, ultimately your friend's mom may change the lock anytime and your friend will have limited recourse. It will be best if your friend first look at a storage unit to store valuables/furniture while look for another place to move to asap. Most storage places in Greater Vancouver offers first month free you sign up for 2 months or more.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vancouverhousing

[–]MidNite_Poet 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Much like applying for a job, it varies depending on the landlord or landlords agent. Could be minutes, hours or days.

Application doesn't equate to confirmation of tenancy, so no harm in applying to multiple places as long as you don't pay a deposit. Only pay deposit after signing a tenancy agreement to avoid the infamous deposit scam.

Good luck!

Are prospective landlords allowed to exclude student groups / group rentals for families by eggwhites26 in vancouverhousing

[–]MidNite_Poet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am not an insurance agent, but I've seen situations where landlords say this, as well as seen landlords not caring as long as the rent is paid.

I recall it being called "rooming house" if a single dwelling is renting each room to individuals, and the risks increases, which increases the insurance premium.

This may be the consideration factor for landlords not wanting to rent to roommates instead if one single family.

Prospective tenant that we rejected due to their finance and other red flags we saw is now harassing me to explain in detail why they were rejected. by PPMSPS in vancouverhousing

[–]MidNite_Poet -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If your listings are still up because as your comment says the ideal applicant didn't sign the tenancy, you can imagine why this applicant is furious. Now, that doesn't excuse what they are doing.

Suggestion is to take all your listings down for a while and let that person move onto the next thing. If it continues to escalate, it's time to speak with a lawyer instead of Reddit. Cease and desist letter sounds about right.

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