Maple Ridge has adopted policies to assist tenants of rental buildings that are redeveloped and to retain purpose-built rental housing.
The policies establish requirements for property owners/developers who seek to redevelop existing purpose-built rental housing to provide assistance to any displaced tenants. The requirements are now part of any rezoning application, heritage revitalization agreement, application for the strata conversion of a previously occupied building, or existing housing agreements.
Tenant Relocation Assistance Policy
Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Tenant Assistance Policy
Tenant Relocation Assistance Policy Report
Why did we do this?
The City of Maple Ridge's Housing Action Plan & Housing Needs Report outlines priority issues, including the need for market and affordable rental housing. Existing rental housing stock in Maple Ridge is aging and the demand for rental housing is increasing. The City is aware of the challenges of maintaining older rental stock and the possibility of tenant displacement through redevelopment.
To mitigate the financial and destabilizing impact of displacement, the City’s existing tenant relocation assistance policy includes requirements for early notification and communication, financial compensation, a relocation assistance plan that includes moving cost compensation, assistance finding comparable alternative housing options, provision of the services of a Tenant Relocation Coordinator and the right of first refusal for new rental units. In anticipation of the potential redevelopments coming onstream in key growth areas of the City, the City will continue to strengthen tenant protections where possible.
Looking for More Information?
Email planning@mapleridge.ca or call 604-467-7341.