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Rental crisis in Canada Getting worse Childs Report Card Needed to rent an Apartment, A REPORT CARD!

320 views · Published 28 March 2018 · 8:54 · Indexed 26 October 2026

Channel: Mike Martins · 2018 · News & Politics

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This is a transcript of a video by YouTuber Mike Martins, where he discusses a news article about rental housing in British Columbia, Canada. Here's a summary of the key points:

Landlords Asking for Excessive Personal Information: Some landlords in British Columbia are asking prospective tenants for a significant amount of personal information. This includes credit card details, three months' worth of bank statements, and even questions about whether applicants were born in Canada.

Power Imbalance: Due to the low vacancy rates in the province, landlords have significant leverage, leading some to take advantage of this situation by requesting extensive personal information.

Housing's Economic Impact: The residential tenancy industry in BC has a substantial impact on the economy, potentially surpassing industries like mining or forestry.

Investigation by Privacy Commissioner: The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner is investigating whether these practices comply with the Personal Information Protection Act. Landlords may be accessing information from sources like social media, which they are not authorized to do.

Legal Restrictions on Information Collection: The Human Rights Code and other laws prevent landlords from asking certain questions related to race, religion, family status, and pregnancy plans.

Reasonable Information Collection: Landlords are allowed to collect a reasonable amount of information, such as references, recent pay stubs, and age restrictions for rental properties.

Complaints and Fears of Blacklisting: Many tenants are concerned about the over-collection of their personal information, but they may not file complaints due to the fear of being blacklisted by landlords.

Examples of Excessive Requests: Some examples provided include landlords asking for copies of children's report cards, even though it is not relevant to the rental process.

Recommendations: The report recommends that landlords must clearly state the specific purpose for collecting personal information and that certain types of information, like report cards, should not be requested.

Mike Martin expresses his disbelief and frustration over these practices, emphasizing that it may be an unfair and potentially illegal way of screening tenants. He also shares his personal opinion about the advantages of living in smaller towns or rural areas compared to big cities.

In the video, Mike also encourages viewers to share their opinions and experiences regarding this issue in the comments section. He provides a link to the original article for those interested in reading it themselves.

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