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[LAST UPDATED: December 28th, 2020<\/strong>]\n\n\n

The provincial and federal governments of Canada have unveiled sweeping assistance packages to help all Canadians through this unprecedented time.  We at liv.rent<\/a> are here to help landlords and tenants navigate the resources newly available to them during the COVID-19 pandemic. <\/p>\n

For a quick summary of events impacting Landlords and Tenants, refer to our post: <\/span>COVID-19 – Update For Landlords and Tenants.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

For website directories and contact information, jump to the following sections: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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COVID-19 Helplines and Rental Support – By Province and Territory<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Federal Financial Support in Response to COVID-19<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Provincial Financial Support in Response to COVID-19<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Financial Bank Support \u2013 Mortgage Deferrals & Emergency Relief Measures<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Opportunities<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Downloadable Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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COVID-19 Rental Support \u2013 By Province and Territory<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to extensive federal initiatives outlined in Canada’s Economic Response Plan<\/a>, each Canadian province and territory has made efforts to put forward measures surrounding rent relief, rent freeze, eviction bans and more to protect Canadian renters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below we\u2019ve provided links to key resources to help landlords and tenants better understand the provincial and federal initiatives in place during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Canada. The situation is fluid and constantly evolving, we encouraged you to visit resource sites regularly for up-to-the-minute information. <\/p>\n\n\n

British Columbia<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"  <\/strong>Call 811  \"\"  <\/strong>Visit the BCCDC<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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BC UPDATE: December 28, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

BC Recovery Benefit:<\/strong> One time direct deposit payout of up to $1000. Open for applications as of December 23, 2020.<\/p>\n

BC UPDATE: July 17, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Temporary Rent Supplement – BC TRS:<\/strong> Extended until the end of August, 2020.<\/p>\n

Rent Payments: <\/strong>No rent increase is permitted to take effect until December 2020. Notice to increase rent may be presented, however if the tenant pays the increase amount before December 2020, the tenant is eligible for refund of the increase amount. Tenants are required to resume rent payments in full on September 1st, 2020. <\/p>\n

Rent Repayment: <\/strong>Landlords and tenants are required to enter into a rent repayment plan for any outstanding rent from March 18th – September 1st. These payments must be agreed upon by all parties, paid monthly, and completed by July 2021.<\/p>\n

Eviction Prohibition: <\/strong>Landlords may not issue Notice to End Tenancy for Non-Payment of Rent if the tenant resumes rent payments in full on September 1st, unless the tenant had outstanding rent payments prior to March 18th, 2020. Late payments during the emergency period are not considered “cause” for eviction, and landlords cannot charge fees for any missed rent during the state of emergency. A tenant cannot be issued a Notice to End Tenancy for unpaid rent during the emergency unless they have defaulted on their repayment plan.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The provincial government has provided a variety of rent relief initiatives for eligible renters whose employment has been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and has called for a moratorium on most evictions. For a list of provincial initiatives see BC’s COVID-19 Action Plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n