Real estate group to require proof of vaccination from potential renters
Global News
For unvaccinated tenants that are currently renting from any of the company's properties, they are prevented from enjoying the building's amenities.
As providing proof of vaccination becomes more commonplace, a real estate developer is now requiring that prospective tenants be vaccinated in order for them to rent property.
Strategic Group owns 52 properties across Canada, including 35 in Alberta.
In September, a policy went into effect requiring all of the company’s staff to show their vaccination status and also required that anyone touring one of their buildings be fully immunized against COVID-19.
“As a company, we want to do the right thing” says Strategic Group chief operating officer Tracey Steman. “We want to ensure that our employees and our tenants are safe.”
Since the policy went into effect, Steman says there hasn’t been any consequential employee turnover.
While the new mandate is aimed at potential renters, it also may impact current renters.
For unvaccinated tenants that are currently renting from any of the company’s properties, such as UPTEN in downtown Calgary, they are prevented from enjoying the building’s amenities.
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