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===Problems paying rent===
===Problems paying rent===


If you know that you will be unable to pay your full rent on time, communicate with your landlord as soon as possible. Your landlord may allow you to pay your rent late – especially if you have always paid rent on time in the past. Make sure to get your landlord’s permission in writing if they do agree to give you an extension. You can also try requesting a short-term loan from a friend, family member, or one of BC’s Rent Banks. If that is not possible, you may have to prioritize your rent over other expenses.  
If you know that you will be unable to pay your full rent on time, communicate with your landlord as soon as possible. Your landlord may allow you to pay your rent late – especially if you have always paid rent on time in the past. Make sure to get your landlord’s permission in writing if they do agree to give you an extension. You can also try requesting a short-term loan from a friend, family member, or one of [https://bcrentbank.ca/apply/ BC’s Rent Banks]. If that is not possible, you may have to prioritize your rent over other expenses.  


'''Crisis supplement:''' If you receive income assistance and face an unexpected emergency, you might qualify for a crisis supplement through the provincial government.  
'''Crisis supplement:''' If you receive income assistance and face an unexpected emergency, you might qualify for a crisis supplement through the provincial government.


==Rent increases==
==Rent increases==

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