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$2.7 MILLION IMPROVES SERVICES TO LANDLORDS,
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VICTORIA – Landlords and
tenants will have improved access to information and dispute resolution
services with a $2.7-million investment to expand Residential Tenancy Branch
services, Minister responsible for Housing Rich Coleman announced today.
“More tenants and landlords than ever before
are looking for information about renting in B.C.,” said Coleman. “We're
responding by increasing the number of people available to help them. This
means landlords and tenants will get the information they are looking for
faster and dispute resolution hearings will be held sooner.”
The Residential Tenancy Branch will add 16
information officers to provide information to tenants and landlords and eight
dispute resolution officers to help tenants and landlords resolve conflicts.
The majority of these new staff will work in Kelowna, where a new office space
will provide longer hours of service to landlords and tenants in the Central
Okanagan area, one of the fastest growing regions of B.C. The rest of the new staff will join existing
Residential Tenancy Branch offices in Victoria and Burnaby where they will
provide information and dispute resolution services to people across B.C.
“The rental market is an important housing
option for many British Columbians. By strengthening the Residential Tenancy
Branch, the Province is protecting the rights of tenants and landlords and
ensuring the rental market functions effectively,” said Coleman.
The Residential Tenancy Branch is currently
hiring staff and finding a suitable location for the expanded Kelowna office,
which is expected to be operational by the fall. More information on
Residential Tenancy Branch services is available online at www.rto.gov.bc.ca/.
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