B.C. cities find rental-only zones aren’t so easy
Five years ago, British Columbia gave local governments the ability to protect rental buildings through the creation of preserved rental zones. The legislation was intended to protect renters from the upheaval of displacement if the owners decided to replace their homes with pricey condo buildings.
Although the creation of rental zones would seem to be a no-brainer, so far it hasn’t been a straightforward process.
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