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Discrimination in Housing

People’s Law School
Explains how to identify discrimination in housing and what steps to take if you’re discriminated against. Whether you’re renting, living in a strata, or buying a home, you can’t be treated badly or unfairly because of certain parts of your identity, such as race, sex, or any disability.
Last reviewed July 2024
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Renting, Buying & Selling Strata

Government of British Columbia
Each strata has its own set of rules, called bylaws, that cover various aspects of living there. These rules might limit or ban things like owning pets, renting out your unit for short periods, or smoking indoors.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Legal FAQ Sheets: 2021 BC Flood & Extreme Weather

Access Pro Bono
These FAQ sheets answer frequently asked questions related to issues faced by people affected by weather emergencies in BC (wildfires, flooding, and landslides). They are organized into these areas of law: employment law, family law, insurance law, landlord-tenant law, and strata (condo) law.
Last reviewed March 2024