Tenant Rules & Guidelines

UPDATED: JANUARY 2022

VEDA Prince George is a community comprised of 205 modern micro-suite units. It is our goal that you will enjoy your home and the common area facilities. For this reason, it is imperative for the Landlord to ask that you exercise a greater degree of consideration in conducting your activities than you would in a detached home.

Due to the proximity of other suites, your activities will more directly affect your neighbours and you will be more aware of your neighbours than in an individual dwelling.

Your co-operation in abiding by the following rules will help to maintain desirable living conditions for all tenants and make your residence a quiet, respectable place to live. For the purpose of these rules, the following terms are noted:

‘Tenant’ refers to the Resident, or the occupant of the suite

‘Landlord’ refers to the owners, PG Student Housing Ltd., along with the property management team care of Domus Inc.

‘VEDA’ refers to 1404 Patricia Blvd, Prince George, BC V2L 2L2

‘Common space(s)’ refers to spaces intended for any/all VEDA tenants, including outdoor spaces. Examples include, but are not limited to: hallways, lobbies, gym, games room, balconies, club room

Veda Tenants

All suites are single occupancy only. No persons other than the Tenant covered in the rental agreement are permitted to occupy the premises

Rent is due and payable in advance by the 1^st day of each month. Please consult management immediately if for any reason you cannot pay your rent when it is due. Repeated late or missed rent payments will result in eviction

Tenants are expected to maintain their living space to a reasonable standard. Any tenant who is of unhealthy or unsanitary living habits who creates a nuisance as defined by Provincial Law will be subject to eviction or fine

Quiet hours are between 11pm and 7am seven days a week in consideration of other Tenants. Boisterous activity or unnecessarily loud noise due to talking, playing of musical instruments, stereos or TVs will not be tolerated at any time. Loud parties will not be permitted at any time

Consuming alcohol in common spaces is prohibited

Smoking of any substance is strictly prohibited inside the building, including balconies. Smoking is only permitted 6 metres from the building

A VEDA Rental Application must be submitted where the permanent tenant anticipates a sublet of their rented premises. Management has the right to refuse any application for sublet. Should a tenant sublet their rented premises without approval from management, a Notice to Evict will be served and/or a $1,000 fine. Sublet terms are for periods of 30 days or more; no short-term rentals are permitted

The owner of the premises is not responsible for the loss by fire or theft of a tenant’s belongings. All tenants/sublets are required to carry valid Tenant’s Liability and Personal Property Insurance throughout the duration of their tenancy

Fire and Security

It is against the law to cover a smoke detector, to park in front of a fire hydrant or in fire lanes, and to tamper with fire safety devices (you may be fined up to $500)

Intentionally causing a false fire alarm is strictly prohibited and is subject to a fine of up to $1000 by the Fire Department. Anyone caught pulling a fire alarm in a non-emergency will be reported to the Fire Department

“Emergency Exit” doors are to remain closed unless there is an emergency. Opening an Emergency Exit without due cause is subject to fine and disciplinary action

Tenants are responsible for the conduct of their guests, including any damage, theft, or other issues. Guests include anyone a tenant allows into the building. Tenants are not to allow strangers into the building

Access issues must be reported to management immediately. Mail key replacements have a $25 fee

Use of Premises

Garbage must be wrapped and disposed of in accordance with building instructions (garbage bins are located outside in a fenced-off area). Boxes shall be broken down and folded. Recycling is to be sorted into appropriate bins. Tenants are responsible for proper disposal of larger items (mini-fridges, mattresses, etc.). Any littering on VEDA property, outside or inside, is strictly prohibited and any Tenants (or guests) doing so shall be fined up to $200

No personal belongings are to be left in the hallway (shoes, boxes, etc.) Small doormats are acceptable as long as they are not a tripping hazard

Visitor Parking stalls are for visitors only, for a maximum of 8 hours at a time. Violators will be towed at the owners’ expense

Unregistered vehicles parked on the property will be towed at the owners’ expense. All registered Tenants must park in their assigned parking space or they risk being towed

Windows are to remain closed and locked when the suite is unattended. Climbing in or out of windows is prohibited and tenant will be subject to disciplinary action by the Landlord

Pictures or wall hangers shall be hung using 3M command strips, removed as per 3M instructions so as not to create wall damage. If small nails are used, holes must be patched and painted prior to move out and must be inconspicuous. Screws are not recommended and if used, Tenant will be subject to repair costs before or upon move-out

Laundry room is for the use of tenants only. Please do not overload washers or dryers. Remove all laundry as soon as cycle is complete

Repairs

Ending a Tenancy

Tenants must refer to the terms of the lease on page 1 of their tenancy agreement

Should a tenant wish to break their lease before the fixed-term end date, a replacement must be found to take over the remaining months of the lease. Tenants will be held responsible for all aspects of their lease until a lease takeover has been successfully completed or until the end of their fixed-term tenancy. Lease takeovers are prohibited with less than 6 months remaining in a lease agreement

Tenants shall be completely out of the suite by 1pm on the last day of tenancy, and all VEDA property including keys must be returned to the Landlord at this time

Tenants are responsible for all cleaning of the suite at move out. Any additional cleaning will be subject to additional charge or loss of deposit

Pet Policy

Our lease states “tenant shall not keep any pets on the property” and “any term in this tenancy agreement that prohibits, or restricts the size of, a pet or that governs the tenant’s obligations regarding the keeping of a pet on the residential property is subject to the rights and restrictions under the Guide Dog and Service Dog Act.” Click here for more on pets from the BC Residential Tenancy Board. As per the Government of BC on human rights, guide and service dogs are not pets and are legally allowed to live in rental properties. Landlords cannot require a pet damage deposit for guide and service dogs
Guide dogs help people with visual impairments while service dogs help people with other kinds of disabilities such as hearing impairments and epilepsy. They can help a person navigate through public areas, alert them to sounds, open doors, and do other tasks. (Tenants with a certified guide dog must contact VEDA management to show proof of certification and sign a waiver)
Other animals, like therapy and emotional support animals, including dogs, are not eligible for certification & are not permitted on VEDA property unless a Pet Waiver is filled out with the Landlord

The above rules are designed to protect the premises and to set standards for the convenience of all tenants. It is our hope that you will understand and respect their necessity and that we can count on your full co-operation.