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===Repairs and “illegal” suites=== | ===Repairs and “illegal” suites=== | ||
When suites in houses are illegal it’s because the municipality does not allow them. If you live in an illegal suite, you have the same rights as every other tenant under the '' | When suites in houses are illegal it’s because the municipality does not allow them. If you live in an illegal suite, you have the same rights as every other tenant under the ''Residential Tenancy Act.'' You can apply for a dispute resolution hearing for repairs. The Residential Tenancy Branch will not contact your municipality. | ||
However, don’t phone the municipality about a repair problem if you think your suite is illegal. If you report the suite, the municipality might close down the suite and tell the landlord to evict you. If your suite is closed down by the municipality you could be given a one month eviction notice. | However, don’t phone the municipality about a repair problem if you think your suite is illegal. If you report the suite, the municipality might close down the suite and tell the landlord to evict you. If your suite is closed down by the municipality you could be given a one month eviction notice. | ||
