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Originally Posted by Carl Johnson
nothing against you personally, but what you've just said is exactly the reason why renting sucks. although i'm not against short-term renting, you have guys like 4444 on this forum relentlessly saying how superior renting is compare to owning; however, the housing bears will never acknowledge the weak and unstable position being a renter truly is - especially when you got a family.
not only does a renter have to worry about exorbitant rent increase from greedy landlord, a renter can also be kicked out if the relationship turns sour. don't give me any of that RTB law protecting the tenant because if the landlord really wants the tenant gone, there are always ways to do it, be it legally, financially or psychologically.
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you're 100% right, but you don't have to sign a fixed term contract.
it is a fallacy that there aren't enough rentals in vancouver, if you find one you like, make sure it's a monthly contract.
BC has rules that are extremely renter friendly. you should see what goes on in places like Arizona - you leave before your contract is up, or don't pay your last month's rent, boom, goes on your record, credit is hurt even more. that's why i'm a landlord in Arizona and was a renter in BC.
There are dumb landlords out there, there are dumb renters out there - this is true in EVERY market. Just be smart, and you're ok.