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Section 4 of the RTA states that the RTA does not apply to accommodation “provided for | Section 4 of the RTA states that the RTA does not apply to accommodation “provided for | ||
emergency shelter or transitional housing.” The | emergency shelter or transitional housing.” The Residential Tenancy Regulations were updated in December 2016 to include a three-part definition of transitional housing. according to s.1 of the Regulations, "transnational housing" means living accommodation that is provided: | ||
*On a temporary basis | |||
housing is | *By a person or organization that receives funding from a local government or the government of British Columbia or of Canada for the purpose of providing that accommodation, and | ||
* | *Together with programs intended to assist tenants to become better able to live independently. | ||
* | Any accommodation must satisfy all three o these criteria to be excluded from the Act, even if a transitional housing agreement has been signed. | ||
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Policy Guideline 46: Emergency Shelters, Transitional Housings, Supportive Housing defines "emergency shelter" as "a facility that provides temporary overnight shelter to homeless individuals". Residents of these shelters "may have an immediate need for support services" such as nutrition, hygiene, and health services, and "may be required to abide by the house rules as a condition of their stay". | |||
=== 9. Others Not Covered (RTA, s 4) === | === 9. Others Not Covered (RTA, s 4) === | ||
