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'''DO:''' check if your municipality has a “Standards of Maintenance” or “Good Neighbour” Bylaw. If so, you might be able to have a Bylaw Officer investigate your repair and maintenance concerns. | '''DO:''' check if your municipality has a “Standards of Maintenance” or “Good Neighbour” Bylaw. If so, you might be able to have a Bylaw Officer investigate your repair and maintenance concerns. | ||
'''DO NOT:''' ignore any repair and maintenance issues you encounter. If the problem gets worse, you could be held responsible for at least some of the associated costs. | '''DO NOT:''' ignore any repair and maintenance issues you encounter. If the problem gets worse, you could be held responsible for at least some of the associated costs. | ||
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==Landlord repair and maintenance responsibilities== | ==Landlord repair and maintenance responsibilities== | ||
According to [http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_02078_01#section32 section 32(1)] of the ''Residential Tenancy Act (RTA)'', rental properties must comply with health, safety, and housing standards required by law. Landlords are generally responsible for the following repair and maintenance issues: | According to [http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_02078_01#section32 section 32(1)] of the ''Residential Tenancy Act (RTA)'', rental properties must comply with health, safety, and housing standards required by law. Landlords are generally responsible for the following repair and maintenance issues: | ||
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