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2Giving a Notice of Rent Increase
A landlord may increase the rent only once per year; either 12 months after the tenant moved in,
or 12 months since the last increase became effective.
This notice must be received by the tenant at least 3 full months before the increase is to take
effect.
It is an offence for a landlord or a landlord’s agent to issue a notice of rent increase in any other
manner.
The notice may be served in accordance with Section 84 of the Law. For example, the notice may
be given personally, sent by registered mail, etc. A notice sent by registered mail is deemed to
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be received on the 5
day after it was mailed, or on the date it was signed for.
For further
information on giving a notice of rent increase, see Part 2, Part 6, and Section 84 of the Law or
telephone the Administrator at the number set out below.
Disputing a Notice of Rent Increase:
Should the tenant believe the increase to be unjustified, the tenant has 30 days from the day of
receiving the notice to apply to the Administrator for arbitration.
The Administrator may provide information, and may attempt to help both parties to resolve their
dispute before arbitration.
In cases where the parties are not able to resolve the dispute and the tenant has applied for
arbitration, an arbitration hearing may be scheduled.
The landlord must provide the Arbitrator with a copy of the Statement of Rent Increase
Information at the arbitration hearing.
There is a $100.00 fee for filing for arbitration; however, all or part of it may be awarded to
either of the parties if an arbitrator so rules.
The arbitrator’s decision is legally binding, although subject to review in accordance with the Law.
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For more information contact the Administrator at:
Westbank First Nation
#301 – 515 Highway 97 S.
Kelowna, BC V1Z 3J2
Phone: (250) 769-4999 x1325
Fax: (250) 769-4377
Email:
amazur@wfn.ca
Form 7a
Revised June 20, 2013
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