Friday, May 8, 2009

Explanation of Suite Inspections

Last week, we tried to find out why the RTB and Shinidco were inspecting suites. When questioned, the RTB insisted that there was no officer sent and no record of any inspection.

It was not until today that an Residential Tenancies Branch officer finally was able to provide an explanation for the inspection:

Apparently, the suite inspection that occurred the morning of Friday, May 1st, was not in regards to the appeal or the rehabilitation scheme application.

An Residential Tenancies Branch Repair officer was scheduled to meet with the group for a repair issue; the RTB was asked for guidance on whether certain areas were up to code.

With the termination notices being handed out the night before, we can only surmise that this was part of the plan in initiating the rehabilitation scheme application and having a representative of the RTB visit to confirm costs for repair, etc.