Suffering from the Heat? From wildfires to heat domes climate change is impacting us more and more. New West renters without air conditioning particularly seniors and people with chronic illnesses are increasingly at risk. We desperately need municipal and provincial action to reduce the risk of heat-related illness and death for renters. We will
Discussion & Dinner (Wed @ 6pm) Douglas College and The New West Tenants Union have partnered to host Changing the Conversation: a discussion circle with renters around key issues in New Westminster. The event will be fully catered with free dinner provided and will be held in the Auditorium of the New West Public Library Main
NWTU Public Meeting March 28 Hi folks, Just a reminder that our next public meeting is on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:30 PM in the Auditorium* of the New West Public Library (716 6th Ave). Come find community with other tenants in New West, share your experiences and struggles with renting and learn
Housing Survey for Black Communities Our friends at the Hogan's Alley Society have asked us to help distribute the Housing Solutions Lab Survey to our contacts here in New Westminster. This survey aims to provide a deeper understanding of the discrimination and barriers Black communities face in Metro Vancouver in accessing equitable housing. Please share!
Join us on March 1, 2023! Missed our first public meeting in January? That's okay! We will be having them monthly. Our next meeting is on Weds, March 1, 2023 at 6:30 PM. We will be meeting in the Auditorium of the New West Public Library (716 6th Ave). Come find community with other tenants
1st Meeting Report Back We had a great first public meeting on Tues Jan 31st! Thanks to everyone who came out to share what they liked about living in New West, why they are committed to staying and what are the housing issues they are facing. After a great introduction to tenant unions and
Join us on January 31st 2023 for our first public meeting! Happy New Year! We are starting 2023 with the goal of hosting regular public meetings to reconnect and reassess the state of renter’s issues in New Westminster. Join us to share your stories and struggles with renting in New Westminster. What are the issues you want to take action
Tenants Rights Workshop Reminder The New West Tenants Union would like to remind you that we will be putting on a Tenants Information Session in partnership with the City of New Westminster and the Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre on September 14th at 6:00pm in the New Westminster Public Library. More information can be
Status of Tenants Rights Workshop The New Westminster Tenants Union is partnering with the City of New West and the Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre to put on a Status of Tenants Rights Workshop on September 14th, 2022 in the New Westminster Public Library Auditorium from 6:00-7:45pm. The workshop will provide information on tenants
Above Guideline Rent Increase for Capital Expenditures Info Package There has been some discussion around the AGI for Capital Expenditures that was passed by the provincial NDP in 2021. The New Westminster Tenancy Union has seen some recent incidences of landlords applying for the rent increase and want to keep tenants informed on this issue. NWTU has put together
workshop Featured Tenants Rights 101: November Edition Join our online Tenants Rights 101 workshop: Threats to Tenancy and Eviction on Saturday Nov 27th.
Tenants Rights 101 Workshop in October In the month of October, the New Westminster Tenants Union will be bringing its Tenants Rights 101 workshop online. RSVP with the link inside to attend.
Featured Help Us Support Affordable Housing in New West A year of the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for renters in New West. Many people have been isolated in their homes, lost income due to shut downs or disruptions, and struggled with negligent or abusive landlords. We all deserve to have safe, affordable housing and the more affordable rental
New West Tenants Union And Rent Strike Bargain Hello New West Renters, On February 28th, New West Tenants Union member David Hendry joined labor and tenant organizers from British Columbia, Alberta and Chicago, Illinois in an online panel. Hosted by the Rent Strike Bargain Campaign [https://www.rentstrikebargain.com/], this panel was formed to discuss how tenant and
"Rental Only" Zoning Wins At The Supreme Court In 2019, the City of New Westminster became the first city in the province to use "Rental Only" zoning legislated by the province. The city enacted this in order to protect tenants in six rental buildings that legally could have been sold off as condos at any moment. In response,
