Tenant Protection Bylaw

The City is proposing Tenant Protection Bylaw No. 2026‑12 to support the redevelopment of aging rental buildings while setting safeguards to protect tenants and help prevent homelessness.

The bylaw is designed to support compassionate redevelopment and would apply to purpose‑built rental buildings and motels with five or more units undergoing demolition or partial demolition. It would not apply to houses or buildings with four or fewer units, or to building renovations.

Developers would be required to submit a Tenant Relocation Plan before any redevelopment approvals are granted. Plans must outline notice timelines, tenant relocation supports and financial compensation of at least three months’ rent plus a moving allowance. These local requirements would supplement the baseline requirements of the Residential Tenancy Act.

This matter goes to Council on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 for first reading. Because this bylaw requires an amendment to the Official Community Plan, if approved, the public will be invited to provide feedback at a Public Hearing on March 3, 2026.

Please review the draft bylaw materials posted to this page and, if you have questions, submit your questions below.