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Location: BC, Canada.

Two years ago, we rented a 4 bedroom basement to a couple with step-child at $1850 (all inclusive), no pet, no smoking. Then, covid hit and the couple broke up and separated. The wife moved out and the husband called with emotional request for assistance on rent. He was not able to afford the rent with only one income of his.

Trying to be an empathetic landlord, we decided to help by lowering the rent to $1500 for 6 month and reassess. The agreement for rent reduction was done via text while the formal rental agreement is 1850 monthly. Well, it is a rather large and expensive property to maintain, we can not rent for 1500 month ongoing. The property can be easily rent

Hi All,

Recently purchased and took possession of a new townhome in BC after years of grinding and saving. Unfortunately, the unit does not have hot water. I understand the warranty requires the builder to repair it but what are some recourse if the builder fails to have running hot water by the time I move in next week. I know it is probably a first world problem, but I think if the unit is without hot water, it is uninhabitable. I am curious about living-cost allowance if I am forced to seek alternative shelter (cant have toddlers taking ice cold shower in Canadian winter). Anyone with similar experience? Thank you.