Whereas supportive housing plays a critical role in providing safe and stable housing and supports for vulnerable people; And whereas supportive housing currently falls under the Residential Tenancy Act, amendments are required for clarity on the role and enforceability of Good Neighbour Agreements to ensure supportive housing providers have the appropriate tools to address urgent safety concerns while continuing to uphold tenant rights, procedural fairness, and human-rights obligations: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM urge the Province of British Columbia to amend the Residential Tenancy Act to ensure supportive housing operators have clear, proportionate, and transparent authority to enforce Good Neighbour Agreements in a manner focused on safety of residents and staff, early intervention, housing stability, and positive relationships with neighbouring communities.
