'There is an epidemic': Metro Vancouver family challenges no-fault eviction

A Metro Vancouver family is disputing a no-fault eviction notice they received from their landlord.

A Metro Vancouver family is disputing a no-fault eviction notice they received from their landlord.

Jennifer and Kristopher Miller received the eviction notice two weeks before Christmas.

The document, viewed by CTV News, stated the reason for the eviction is due to their landlord’s family member occupying the unit – a claim the couple are questioning.

“We think it’s suspicious that his son is moving in,” Kristopher said. “All communication in regards to this house has all been in regards to a rental increase, not that his son has been displaced.”

In 2021, Kristopher said, the family of five signed a two-year rental increase form that fixed the rent from Jan. 1, 2022, to Dec. 31, 2023.

The form, viewed by CTV News, shows the monthly rent payments at $1,725.

Prior to the contract finishing, Kristopher said, their landlord contacted them about increasing the rent.