Coming B.C. heat wave raises concerns, but won't match 2021 heat dome
, had approved 2,000 of the 3,000 applications received under the scheme, said spokesman Kyle Donaldson. Of the applications approved, more than 360 units have been delivered and installed.
Hvitved and Bhandari said some landlords have refused to sign because they don’t want to be on the hook for higher utility costs and they’re concerned about a clause that states the property must remain housing for low-income tenants for at least one year.Article content Instead, the government should amend the Residential Tenancy Act to include a maximum indoor temperature for rental units, he said, making landlords responsible for preventing the unit from surpassing that.
People should consider buying a digital thermometer to measure indoor temperatures and note that any indoor temperature of 31 C or higher can be dangerous, Ma said, especially for people more vulnerable to heat. Ma said people should not leave children or dogs in hot cars.
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