A fixed-term tenancy – often referred to as a “lease” – is a legal contract. How much compensation does a tenant owe their landlord for breaking a lease? Are there times when a tenant is legally allowed to break their lease? What are some alternatives to lease-breaking? This webinar will teach participants the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords when signing fixed-term tenancies, or “leases”. Presented in partnership with TRAC.

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.