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B.C. Housing has put in place a temporary moratorium on evictions of tenants living in subsidized and affordable housing during the COVID-19 outbreak.

In a bulletin posted Wednesday on the B.C. Housing website, the crown agency requests housing providers not issue any notice to end tenancies for non-payment of rent.

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“B.C. Housing is committed to preventing eviction of tenants and always considers eviction a last resort,” the bulletin said.

“As you are aware, many tenants in subsidized housing are particularly vulnerable and face a combinations of challengers in addition to their need for housing; it is probable that evictions would tax other social services. This is particularly true at this time, in light of the current COVID-19 situation.”

B.C. Housing is also easing the process for applying for a rent reduction for any tenant who has lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic.