Kelowna development/Vernon Matters Staff
Tenant protection
Kelowna council to review new plan for displaced tenants
Apr 11, 2025 | 11:16 AM
The City of Kelowna is set to introduce new tenant protection measures aimed at supporting renters displaced by redevelopment.
The latest plan was prompted by a redevelopment application for a Mills Road property submitted in February 2024, which reignited calls for stronger protections for tenants in the fast-growing city.
If approved, displaced tenants would receive three months’ worth of rent and $1,000 dollars to help cover moving costs. Landlords would also be required to provide a detailed relocation plan and give tenants at least four months’ written notice before ending a tenancy.
Council will review the proposed Tenant Protection Plan at its next meeting, scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2025.
