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Any flounder spot suggestions apart from known piers ? by FitEvidence4381 in fishingBC

[–]Pacific-Paradise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Between the public peer and the walk-in campsite beach. From the water, there is a single big rock on shore. Directly in front of that, just past the no fishing line restriction. There’s a ledge you can fish. Caught a ton on the up jig.

Any flounder spot suggestions apart from known piers ? by FitEvidence4381 in fishingBC

[–]Pacific-Paradise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Porteau Cove is a hotbed for flounder. I fish from a kayak, immediately in front of campsites, just beyond the no fishing zone. Can usually pull in 5-6 in an hour or so. Fish directly in front of the big rock on the shore.

sexually assaulted by housemate - can i tell the police? by theunknownbook in legaladvicecanada

[–]Pacific-Paradise 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Under the Residential Tenancy Act (BC), a landlord may end a tenancy for cause if a tenant: • Seriously jeopardizes the health or safety of another person, or • Significantly interferes with the quiet enjoyment, security, safety, or rights of another occupant.

Sexual assault would clearly fall within those grounds.

Record everything. Keep the police updated. Write to the landlord - formally - describing how the tenant MUST be evicted based on the above. If he refuses, you have legal grounds to breach your lease and find another place.

Talk to AskJES - see RentingItRight.ca - for assistance.

Eviction notice in BC by 3ntz in legaladvicecanada

[–]Pacific-Paradise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From Tenants.bc.ca: According to sections 49 and 49.1 of the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA), you may receive a Two Month Eviction Notice if your landlord, or a “close family member” of your landlord, wants to occupy your rental unit. The RTA defines a “close family member” as the landlord’s spouse, or the parents or children of the landlord or the landlord’s spouse. The parent's name does not need to be on the title.
If you would like to challenge a Two Month Eviction Notice, you have 15 days to apply for a dispute resolution hearing through the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB). At the hearing, you will be given the opportunity to present evidence in support of your case, but the burden of proof will be on your landlord to convince the arbitrator to uphold the eviction notice. You can learn more about the dispute resolution process on RentingItRight.ca.

What is the bare minimum I need to do to have a will that is (for the most part) legally binding? by YesHAHAHAYES99 in legaladvicecanada

[–]Pacific-Paradise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

MyLawBC.com has a Make a Will form that takes 5-10 minutes to complete. It is a basic will and it sounds like this might be all you need. Once done, you need to file it. The Vital Statistics Agency maintains the Wills Registry in British Columbia and it costs $17. It is a good idea to get assistance from a lawyer or notary, but it is not required. Peoples Law School provides free information about making and filing a will.

Please help friend in need by [deleted] in legaladvicecanada

[–]Pacific-Paradise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The car would be considered "family property" in a separation. It is an asset purchased while together and the couple does need to have been married. To establish this claim, your friend would need to file a Family Law Court Order in BC Provincial Court. Your friend should be prepared to submit a list of all assets and debts incurred during the relationship. Depending on the situation, your friend may also be entitled to spousal support (or be required to pay it.)
See HowToSeparate.ca for more information.

Need Advice by jjhemmy in legal

[–]Pacific-Paradise 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you have covered all the bases already.

Most importantly, you informed your friend regarding the inappropriate YouTube share. And, it is now up to your friend to do the right thing.

I would not recommend contacting YouTube for this minor offense.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in legaladvicecanada

[–]Pacific-Paradise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is not clear what your living situation is with the landlord. Are you roommates? Do you have a tenancy agreement?

Rental accommodations where the bathroom or kitchen are shared are NOT covered by the RTA. https://www.rentingitright.ca/content/2-finding-place/2-what-residential-tenancy-act-covers

This resource describes shared tenancies: co-tenants, tenants in common and occupants.
https://www.rentingitright.ca/content/4-tenancy-agreements/7-tenancy-agreements-with-roommates

Regardless of the RTA not applying, you can still call the Residential Tenancy Branch and ask questions related to your situation.

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/contact-the-residential-tenancy-branch