The City of West 91大黄鸭 has drafted two new policies to better protect renters and residents of manufactured home parks when it comes to redevelopment.
A July 22 staff report to council stated the policies aim to reduce the risk of people losing affordable housing or being displaced without proper support.
The number of renters in West 91大黄鸭 is growing, and many live in older buildings or manufactured home parks, both of which are vulnerable to redevelopment.
These homes are often more affordable, but when they鈥檙e torn down or redeveloped, tenants can lose their housing and struggle to find something new in the same price range.
Staff said up to 300 homes could be affected by redevelopment over the next 20 years.
Right now, tenants only have basic rights under provincial laws. Landlords must give four months' notice and pay one month's rent as compensation for rental buildings, and 12 months' rent and pay $20,000 for manufactured home parks. More compensation is possible if the home can鈥檛 be moved.
The city has had a policy since 2008 for manufactured home parks, but it doesn鈥檛 reflect the current housing situation or updated provincial laws, staff noted.
The proposed policies would add protections on top of provincial laws, spelling out clear expectations for developers and landlords.
Rental Protection and Tenant Relocation Assistance Policy:
- Helps protect rental buildings from being lost to redevelopment;
- Requires tenant relocation help;
- Gives tenants the first chance to return to new units;
- Includes financial compensation.
Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy:
- Requires early notice and relocation help;
- Offers the right of first refusal to return;
- Includes compensation for renters of manufactured homes (not just owners).
The new manufactured home policy would replace the 2008 version.
Council has asked for some changes, so staff will finalize the policies and bring them back for adoption.
The issue of rental protection and relocation was highlighted in 2024 through the rezoning of the , which forced dozens of people to find new places to live.
