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Public Meeting - Let's talk demovicition protectionsThe New West Tenants Union is holding their monthly public meeting this Tuesday April 30th at 6:30pm in the basement of the New West Public Library, and we'll be continuing the conversations we've been holding over the last couple of months — transit-oriented development and how to protect tenants from displacement.We've been busy organizing around the downtown New West area, trying to get a foot in the doors of some of the buildings we are particularly concerned about to get more renters on board and to inform our advocacy work to city council. If you happen to know of anyone living in a small rental building downtown, have them contact us at nwtenantsunion@gmail.com to talk about their situation!We're getting renters together to talk about the policies council needs to put in place to protect renters from displacement — if renters are evicted, how can city council ensure those tenants can still call New Westminster home?
Renting It Right is TRAC's free 3-part online course designed to help you learn about how to find a place to rent, what your rights are, and how to resolve legal issues with your landlord. All at your own pace.Not sure if a landlord can charge you fees when you apply? Don't know when a landlord can enter your unit? Unsure how to prepare for your upcoming dispute resolution hearing at the RTB? Whether you're a new or lifelong tenant, these courses have lessons for everyone.rentingitright.ca/
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