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The latest News Releases, Advisory Notices and Reports from Council, published by RECBC.
Changes to Tenancies During COVID-19 On March 25, 2020, the Government of B.C. announced a plan to support renters and landlords during the provincial state of emergency and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The plan includes amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act which will be in effect for the duration of the provincial state of emergency.Read moreRECBC Statement on Real Estate as Essential Service Real estate services have been identified as essential services by the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General in a list published yesterday.Read more
Statement from BC’s Real Estate Regulators on Strata & Rental Management & COVID-19 Statement from BC’s Real Estate Regulators on Strata and Rental Management and COVID-19Read more
RECBC Recommends Temporary End to Open Houses, Strata AGMs The Real Estate Council of BC (RECBC) recommends that, during the current provincial state of emergency when members of the public have been asked to stay home unless absolutely necessary, real estate agents advise their clients not to hold open houses.Read more
Recommendations for Real Estate Consumers on COVID-19 As the situation with COVID-19 in BC continues to evolve rapidly, many real estate consumers have questions or concerns about buying, selling, renting or leasing a home.Read more
Information for Real Estate Consumers on COVID-19 Buying, selling, renting or leasing property can be challenging and complicated, even in normal circumstances. COVID-19 creates new questions for consumers and can add significantly to the challenges of a real estate transaction.Read more