B.C. has stepped in to slow down evictions in single-room occupancy hotels to prevent a summer homelessness crisis. After courts struck down Vancouver’s vacancy rent control bylaw, the province restored the protection. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published May 16, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/05/16/BC-Steps-In-Slow-SRO-Evictions/

BC Steps In to Slow SRO Evictions and Prevent a Summer Homelessness Crisis

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