Assisted and Supported Living Tenancies (19:XV) - Revision history

Nate Russell at 19:31, 9 October 2026

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	Supportive housing units are excluded from three sections of the ''RTA'':		Supportive housing units are excluded from three sections of the ''RTA'':
	*s 28, which covers the tenant’s right to quiet ~~and~~ enjoyment;		*s 28, which covers the tenant’s right to quiet enjoyment;
	*s 29, which restricts a landlord’s ability to enter units; and		*s 29, which restricts a landlord’s ability to enter units; and
	*s 30(1)(b) which relates to the landlord’s ability to prohibit guests.		*s 30(1)(b) which relates to the landlord’s ability to prohibit guests.
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	S 7 of the Act will add in a new division to the ''RTA'' related to supportive housing. There are significant amendments in this section. The first major amendment is that s 7 creates a statutory definition of a supportive housing rental unit. A rental supportive housing unit is a unit rented by a supportive housing operator to a tenant who has been assessed as experiencing or being at risk of homelessness, and who would benefit from housing stability support.		S 7 of the Act will add in a new division to the ''RTA'' related to supportive housing. There are significant amendments in this section. The first major amendment is that s 7 creates a statutory definition of a supportive housing rental unit. A rental supportive housing unit is a unit rented by a supportive housing operator to a tenant who has been assessed as experiencing or being at risk of homelessness, and who would benefit from housing stability support.

	S 7 also adds limitations to a supportive housing provider’s ability to enter units, filling in the gap left by the earlier exemption supportive housing has received from s 29 of the ''RTA''. Once brought into force, a supportive housing provider may only enter a tenant’s unit for either a prescribed purpose, at a prescribed time, or in prescribed circumstance. These prescriptions may be part of the ~~contact~~ signed to lease the unit.		S 7 also adds limitations to a supportive housing provider’s ability to enter units, filling in the gap left by the earlier exemption supportive housing has received from s 29 of the ''RTA''. Once brought into force, a supportive housing provider may only enter a tenant’s unit for either a prescribed purpose, at a prescribed time, or in prescribed circumstance. These prescriptions may be part of the contract signed to lease the unit.

	Additionally, s 7 creates an expedited eviction process for supportive housing provider if a unit is found to contain a weapon. Because the term "weapon" will be defined in the regulation when section 7 comes into force, it is not yet clear what items will fall within its scope.		Additionally, s 7 creates an expedited eviction process for a supportive housing provider if a unit is found to contain a weapon. Because the term "weapon" will be defined in the regulation when section 7 comes into force, it is not yet clear what items will fall within its scope.

	Section 7 also gives the Province the authority to exempt supportive housing landlords from certain provisions of the Residential Tenancy Act. If the Province chooses to grant an exemption, it may permit a supportive housing landlord to restrict a tenant's access to the property or seize the tenant's property. These are not blanket exemptions but discretionary powers that may be exercised in specific circumstances. As with the other provisions in section 7, it remains unclear when this authority will come into force or how it will be implemented in practice.		Section 7 also gives the Province the authority to exempt supportive housing landlords from certain provisions of the Residential Tenancy Act. If the Province chooses to grant an exemption, it may permit a supportive housing landlord to restrict a tenant's access to the property or seize the tenant's property. These are not blanket exemptions but discretionary powers that may be exercised in specific circumstances. As with the other provisions in section 7, it remains unclear when this authority will come into force or how it will be implemented in practice.

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Nate Russell: 2026 update

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-The ''RTA'' does not cover tenancies in a community care facility under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, in a continuing care facility under the Continuing Care Act, or in a housing-based health facility that provides hospitality support services and personal health care. This may exclude some Assisted Living facilities. Supportive Housing is covered by the ''RTA''. As with any issue of jurisdiction, whether the ''RTA'' applies turns specifically on the facts of a tenancy and on whether any of the exemptions in ''RTA'' s 4 apply. If an accommodation is exempt from the ''RTA'', the resident receives none of the protections under the ''RTA''.
+The ''RTA'' does not cover tenancies in a community care facility under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, in a continuing care facility under the Continuing Care Act, or in a housing-based health facility that provides hospitality support services and personal health care.
-Supportive housing is long-term or permanent living accommodation for individuals who need some support services to live independently. Supports offered on-site by supportive housing providers are non-clinical, and residents are not required to receive supports to maintain their housing. Any policies put in place by supportive housing providers must be consistent with the ''RTA'' and regulations. See '''RTB PG 46''' for transitional housing, health facilities, and rehabilitative and therapeutic housing.
+Assisted living facilities, as defined in section 1 of the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, are excluded from the ''RTA'' for disputes arising on or after February 23, 2026. For disputes that arose before February 23, 2026, whether the ''RTA'' applies will depend on the facility. If the Act is found to apply, claims may still be brought in relation to issues that arose before the February 23, 2026 exclusion took effect.
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	The ''RTA'' does not cover tenancies in a community care facility under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, in a continuing care facility under the Continuing Care Act, or in a housing-based health facility that provides hospitality support services and personal health care. This may exclude some Assisted Living facilities. Supportive Housing is covered by the ''RTA''. As with any issue of jurisdiction, whether the ''RTA'' applies turns specifically on the facts of a tenancy and on whether any of the exemptions in ''RTA'' s 4 apply. If an accommodation is exempt from the ''RTA'', the resident receives none of the protections under the ''RTA''.		The ''RTA'' does not cover tenancies in a community care facility under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, in a continuing care facility under the Continuing Care Act, or in a housing-based health facility that provides hospitality support services and personal health care. This may exclude some Assisted Living facilities. Supportive Housing is covered by the ''RTA''. As with any issue of jurisdiction, whether the ''RTA'' applies turns specifically on the facts of a tenancy and on whether any of the exemptions in ''RTA'' s 4 apply. If an accommodation is exempt from the ''RTA'', the resident receives none of the protections under the ''RTA''.

	Supportive housing is long-term or permanent living accommodation for individuals who need some support services to live independently. Supports offered on-site by supportive housing providers are non-clinical, and residents are not required to receive supports to maintain their housing. Any policies put in place by supportive housing providers must be consistent with the ''RTA'' and regulations. See PG 46 for transitional housing, health facilities, and rehabilitative and therapeutic housing.		Supportive housing is long-term or permanent living accommodation for individuals who need some support services to live independently. Supports offered on-site by supportive housing providers are non-clinical, and residents are not required to receive supports to maintain their housing. Any policies put in place by supportive housing providers must be consistent with the ''RTA'' and regulations. See '''RTB PG 46''' for transitional housing, health facilities, and rehabilitative and therapeutic housing.

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LSLAP at 00:30, 13 August 2025

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	The ''RTA'' does not cover tenancies in a community care facility under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, in a continuing care facility under the Continuing Care Act, or in a housing-based health facility that provides hospitality support services and personal health care. This may exclude some Assisted Living facilities. Supportive Housing is covered by the ''RTA''. As with any issue of jurisdiction, whether the ''RTA'' applies turns specifically on the facts of a tenancy and on whether any of the exemptions in ''RTA'' s 4 apply. If an accommodation is exempt from the ''RTA'', the resident receives none of the protections under the ''RTA''.		The ''RTA'' does not cover tenancies in a community care facility under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, in a continuing care facility under the Continuing Care Act, or in a housing-based health facility that provides hospitality support services and personal health care. This may exclude some Assisted Living facilities. Supportive Housing is covered by the ''RTA''. As with any issue of jurisdiction, whether the ''RTA'' applies turns specifically on the facts of a tenancy and on whether any of the exemptions in ''RTA'' s 4 apply. If an accommodation is exempt from the ''RTA'', the resident receives none of the protections under the ''RTA''.

	Supportive housing is long-term or permanent living accommodation for individuals who need some support services to live independently. Supports offered on-site by supportive housing providers are non-clinical, and residents are not required to receive supports to maintain their housing. Any policies put in place by supportive housing providers must be consistent with the ''RTA'' and regulations. See ~~Residential Tenancy Policy Guideline~~ 46 for transitional housing, health facilities, and rehabilitative and therapeutic housing.		Supportive housing is long-term or permanent living accommodation for individuals who need some support services to live independently. Supports offered on-site by supportive housing providers are non-clinical, and residents are not required to receive supports to maintain their housing. Any policies put in place by supportive housing providers must be consistent with the ''RTA'' and regulations. See PG 46 for transitional housing, health facilities, and rehabilitative and therapeutic housing.

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	The ''RTA'' does not cover tenancies in a community care facility under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, in a continuing care facility under the Continuing Care Act, or in a housing-based health facility that provides hospitality support services and personal health care. This may exclude some Assisted Living facilities. Supportive Housing is covered by the ''RTA''. As with any issue of jurisdiction, whether the ''RTA'' applies turns specifically on the facts of a tenancy and on whether any of the exemptions in ''RTA'' s 4. If an accommodation is exempt from the ''RTA'', the resident receives none of the protections under the ''RTA''.		The ''RTA'' does not cover tenancies in a community care facility under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, in a continuing care facility under the Continuing Care Act, or in a housing-based health facility that provides hospitality support services and personal health care. This may exclude some Assisted Living facilities. Supportive Housing is covered by the ''RTA''. As with any issue of jurisdiction, whether the ''RTA'' applies turns specifically on the facts of a tenancy and on whether any of the exemptions in ''RTA'' s 4 apply. If an accommodation is exempt from the ''RTA'', the resident receives none of the protections under the ''RTA''.

	Supportive housing is long-term or permanent living accommodation for individuals who need some support services to live independently. Supports offered on-site by supportive housing providers are non-clinical, and residents are not required to receive supports to maintain their housing. Any policies put in place by supportive housing providers must be consistent with the ''RTA'' and regulations. See Residential Tenancy Policy Guideline 46 for transitional housing, health facilities, and rehabilitative and therapeutic housing.		Supportive housing is long-term or permanent living accommodation for individuals who need some support services to live independently. Supports offered on-site by supportive housing providers are non-clinical, and residents are not required to receive supports to maintain their housing. Any policies put in place by supportive housing providers must be consistent with the ''RTA'' and regulations. See Residential Tenancy Policy Guideline 46 for transitional housing, health facilities, and rehabilitative and therapeutic housing.

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	The ''RTA'' does not cover tenancies in a community care facility under the ''Community Care and Assisted Living Act'', in a continuing care facility under the Continuing Care Act, or in a housing-based health facility that provides hospitality support services and personal health care. This may exclude some Assisted Living facilities. Supportive Housing is covered by the ''RTA''. As with any issue of jurisdiction, whether the ''RTA''		The ''RTA'' does not cover tenancies in a community care facility under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, in a continuing care facility under the Continuing Care Act, or in a housing-based health facility that provides hospitality support services and personal health care. This may exclude some Assisted Living facilities. Supportive Housing is covered by the ''RTA''. As with any issue of jurisdiction, whether the ''RTA'' applies turns specifically on the facts of a tenancy and on whether any of the exemptions in ''RTA'' s 4. If an accommodation is exempt from the ''RTA'', the resident receives none of the protections under the ''RTA''.
	applies turns specifically on the facts of a tenancy and on whether any of the exemptions in ''RTA'' s 4. If an accommodation is exempt from the ''RTA'', the resident receives none of the protections under the ''RTA''.

	Supportive housing is long-term or permanent living accommodation for individuals who need some support services to live independently. Supports offered on-site by supportive housing providers are non-clinical, and residents are not required to receive support to maintain their housing. Any policies put in place by supportive housing providers must be consistent with the ''RTA'' and regulations. See '''Residential Tenancy Policy Guideline 46''' for transitional housing, health facilities, and rehabilitative and therapeutic housing.

			Supportive housing is long-term or permanent living accommodation for individuals who need some support services to live independently. Supports offered on-site by supportive housing providers are non-clinical, and residents are not required to receive supports to maintain their housing. Any policies put in place by supportive housing providers must be consistent with the ''RTA'' and regulations. See Residential Tenancy Policy Guideline 46 for transitional housing, health facilities, and rehabilitative and therapeutic housing.

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Nate Russell: Nate Russell moved page Assisted and Supported Living Tenancies (19:XIII) to Assisted and Supported Living Tenancies (19:XV): 2024 edition

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	Supportive housing is long-term or permanent living accommodation for individuals who need some support services to live independently. Supports offered on-site by supportive housing providers are non-clinical, and residents are not required to receive support to maintain their housing. Any policies put in place by supportive housing providers must be consistent with the ''RTA'' and regulations. See '''Residential Tenancy Policy Guideline 46''' for transitional housing, health facilities, and rehabilitative and therapeutic housing.		Supportive housing is long-term or permanent living accommodation for individuals who need some support services to live independently. Supports offered on-site by supportive housing providers are non-clinical, and residents are not required to receive support to maintain their housing. Any policies put in place by supportive housing providers must be consistent with the ''RTA'' and regulations. See '''Residential Tenancy Policy Guideline 46''' for transitional housing, health facilities, and rehabilitative and therapeutic housing.

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