British Columbia residents who find themselves entangled in new property bylaws because their home has been changed to a 55-plus age restriction now have more protection.

The government brought in changes in November to the Strata Property Act to end all rental restriction bylaws except for those buildings that are designated for residents age 55 and over, prompting hundreds of strata properties to adopt the age restriction.

The B.C. government says it has now expanded the list of exemptions to allow those under 55 to remain at those properties to include their future children, dependants or partners.

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says they害羞草研究所檝e heard from some people who said they could lose their homes if they have additions to their family.

Kahlon says the amendments to the act will keep promoting seniors害羞草研究所� housing while allowing residents to stay in their homes 害羞草研究所渆ven if their family structure changes.害羞草研究所�

B.C.害羞草研究所檚 seniors害羞草研究所� advocate Isobel Mackenzie says it害羞草研究所檚 an important change that balances the desire of many seniors to live in buildings that focus on creating a senior-friendly environment.

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