Residents of a West End apartment building are speaking out against their new landlord, accusing them of harassment and attempted evictions for profit.
According to tenants, the new landlord, who took over the building in January, has been making their lives a living nightmare. They claim that the landlord has been constantly harassing them, making unreasonable demands, and attempting to evict them in order to raise the rent and make a profit.
One tenant, who wishes to remain anonymous, says that the landlord has been entering their unit without notice, leaving threatening notes, and even cutting off their electricity and water. They also allege that the landlord has been trying to force them out by offering them money to leave or threatening to raise their rent to an unaffordable amount.
Another tenant, who has lived in the building for over 20 years, says that they have never experienced anything like this before. They feel like they are being targeted because they are long-term tenants and their rent is lower than what the landlord wants to charge.
The tenants have reached out to the Residential Tenancy Branch for help, but have been met with delays and inaction. They are now turning to the media in hopes of bringing attention to their situation and getting the help they need.
In response to the allegations, the landlord denies any wrongdoing and claims that they are simply trying to improve the building and bring it up to market value. They also state that they have followed all proper procedures and have not harassed or attempted to evict any tenants.
The Residential Tenancy Branch has confirmed that they are investigating the complaints and will take appropriate action if necessary.
Meanwhile, the tenants are left feeling scared and uncertain about their future in the building. They are calling for stronger protections for tenants and stricter regulations for landlords to prevent situations like this from happening in the future.
This is a developing story and we will continue to follow it closely. Stay tuned for updates.
