City to facilitate two sessions on housing themes at end of May, one for landlords, one for tenants

The City of Prince Rupert has made note of some opportunities to learn more about rights and responsibilities for both landlords and tenants, set to be hosts a pair of meetings in May to share information.

The First is to focus on Landlords, with City Hall the venue for the information sharing project,  set for May 30th at 7PM

The short synopsis of the plans note the following:

Are you a new or existing landlord in Prince Rupert and want to understand more about your rights and responsibilities under both the Residential Tenancy Act and the City’s Rental Maintenance Standards Bylaw? 

Come to this free information session to be held in Council Chambers, City Hall (424 3rd Avenue West) on Tuesday, May 30th at 7 pm. City staff along with the Prince Rupert Unemployed Action Centre Legal Advocate will be on hand to present information and answer questions. 

Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

One night later, Tenants will be the focus, with that session to take place at the Prince Rupert Library on Sixth Avenue West, it too will start at 7PM. 

The city observes that the format for the tenant session is much the same as the Landlord project.

Are you a renter in Prince Rupert and want to understand more about your rights under both the Residential Tenancy Act and the City’s Rental Maintenance Standards Bylaw? 

Come to this free information session at the Prince Rupert Library, Wednesday, May 31st at 7 pm the Prince Rupert Library. City staff along with the Prince Rupert Unemployed Action Centre Legal Advocate will be on hand to present information and answer questions. 

Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

The twin sessions come as the community continues to navigate a very concerning rental situation with few in the way of affordable units available, and not a lot of construction taking place thus far to try to alleviate the housing crunch.

Follow the City of Prince Rupert Social Media stream for. updates as the two sessions get closer.

More background on those themes can be reviewed from our Housing archive page.

More notes on Civic initiatives can be reviewed here.