Much of BC’s purpose-built rental housing is aging and in need of ongoing maintenance. According to the Residential Tenancy Act, all tenants have the right to live in rental properties that comply with “health, safety and housing standards” and are “suitable for occupation.” What exactly does that mean? How do you go about asking a landlord to make a repair? From a legal standpoint, what’s the definition of an emergency repair? This webinar provides an overview of the legal responsibilities that tenants and landlords have when it comes to repairing and maintaining rental properties.

Instructor: Lasse Hvitved

Lasse Hvitved has a Degree in Law from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Before moving to Canada, he served as a Citizen-Counsellor, where he aided in dispute resolution between citizens and the government in areas such as benefits, disabilities, and housing. Lasse was hired by TRAC in October 2020, and now primarily helps low-income tenants in supportive housing. Before joining TRAC, he worked in the Legal Advocacy Program at Seniors First BC, providing legal assistance to older adults with tenancy issues.