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

Coronavirus Rent Relief Support – 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 renters better understand the different rent relief initiatives offered by each province during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Canada. Click on the province and territory that applies to you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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British Columbia (Updated: July 20)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ontario<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Alberta<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Saskatchewan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Manitoba<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Quebec<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

New Brunswick<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Newfoundland and Labrador<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Nova Scotia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Prince Edward Island<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Northwest Territories<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Yukon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Nunavut<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

NOTE: The situation is fluid and constantly evolving, we encourage you to visit this page regularly for the most up-to-date information. <\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n
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British Columbia<\/h2>\n\n\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. Rent increases have been cancelled for 2020, and will resume on July 10th, 2021, at which time the limit for rent increases is 1.4%.<\/p>\n

Rent Payments: <\/strong>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