New rules for landlord entry and weapons in BC supportive housing rental units

Plain-language summary · AI-assisted

This regulation sets out the specific circumstances under which landlords may enter supportive housing rental units and defines which objects count as "weapons" for purposes of possession orders in that context. Landlords may only enter a supportive housing unit with the tenant's permission, under a written agreement for housekeeping services, by director's order, in cases of abandonment, or in an emergency. When advance notice is required, landlords must give written notice at least 24 hours but no more than 30 days before entry, stating the reason and a time between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. The regulation also lists the types of objects classified as weapons—including firearms, imitation firearms, crossbows, and prohibited or restricted weapons and devices—while specifically excluding nail guns, pneumatic tools, and similar construction equipment. Supportive housing operators and tenants in that sector should review their tenancy agreements and entry practices to ensure compliance.

Who this affects
supportive housing landlords and operators · supportive housing tenants · property managers in supportive housing · residential tenancy dispute resolution practitioners