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If you are searching for housing as a non-smoker, ask about the smoking rules for the entire building – not only the rental unit you are viewing. Some buildings with “no-smoking” policies may still have tenants who smoke because they have lived in the building since before the policy was introduced. Even though these tenants may legally be allowed to smoke, your landlord must still ensure that their smoking does not unreasonably disturb you. | If you are searching for housing as a non-smoker, ask about the smoking rules for the entire building – not only the rental unit you are viewing. Some buildings with “no-smoking” policies may still have tenants who smoke because they have lived in the building since before the policy was introduced. Even though these tenants may legally be allowed to smoke, your landlord must still ensure that their smoking does not unreasonably disturb you. | ||
'''Marijuana:''' Landlords in BC are allowed to restrict tenants from growing and smoking recreational marijuana in rental properties. Tenants who have been prescribed medical marijuana may have the right to consume it in their rental unit under the [http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_96210_01 BC Human Rights Code], but they must also ensure that they are not violating another tenant’s right to quiet enjoyment under the ''Residential Tenancy Act''. | '''Marijuana:''' Landlords in BC are allowed to restrict tenants from growing and smoking recreational marijuana in rental properties. Tenants who have been prescribed medical marijuana may have the right to consume it in their rental unit under the [http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_96210_01 BC Human Rights Code], but they must also ensure that they are not violating another tenant’s right to quiet enjoyment under the ''[http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_02078_01 Residential Tenancy Act]''. | ||
==Intimidation, harassment, and physical harm== | ==Intimidation, harassment, and physical harm== | ||
