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B.C. couple faces $600 a month rent hike when their baby becomes new ‘occupant’ | Globalnews.ca (globalnews.ca)
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[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

“We also told them that my mom is coming to visit. The son said that my mom is going to be considered an occupant,” Maynard said.

It comes down to this:

  • read your lease agreement
  • don't assume your provider is your friend
[–] CADmonkey@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

Also:

  • Don't volunteer information to the landlord.