well...more updates with my landlord saga. He gave all 3 of us a letter saying everything has to be cleaned and/or emptied on March 9th (when I move out). Which is utter bullshit, 'cuz one roomie is staying 'till April 30th another is staying indefinitely (he hasn't been served an eviction notice).
So I got pissed off. And called Saanich Municipality Bylaw. Turns out that - surprise surprise - his suite is illegal as all hell. They are willing to come out here within 24 hrs should I chose to go that route. I have also been strongly urged BY THE MUNICIPALITY to report him both to local police for entering illegally (he always just strolls in here w/ no prior warning), and to the Tenancy Office for various landlord offences.
I then proceeded to give him a call and leave a message on his cellphone detailing my morning activities and asking him to POSSIBLY (but not definitely) avoid further action and research on my part by leaving me alone and giving me my damage deposit plus legally required interest.
Stay tuned