B.C. eviction ban to end Sept. 1, tenants have until July 2021 to pay unpaid rent “With the health orders now in place indicating that social gatherings are unsafe, you have to wonder how safe it is to lose your home,” VTU spokesperson Mazdak Gharibnavaz said.“Renters’ homes are their first line of defense when it comes to preventing sickness.
Dr. Henry must be asked if she believes it is currently safe for renters to lose their homes, and if it’s not, will she commit to advocating to the provincial government for an immediate reinstatement of the eviction ban.”The ban was in place to protect renters who could not pay rent due to impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.