Issue: Dispute over jurisdiction of the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) concerning guest restriction rules at a transitional housing facility.
Ruling: Appeal dismissed. The court found it reasonable that the housing provided was classified as transitional and exempt from the Residential Tenancy Act, not subject to RTB jurisdiction.
Key Points:
The Lodge's classification as transitional housing was upheld based on its temporary nature, government funding, and accompanying support programs.
The absence of a fixed end date and a detailed transition plan did not negate its temporary status.
Prior engagement in RTB proceedings by the respondent did not constitute an abuse of process or confer jurisdiction.
Amount Awarded: Not applicable, as the case focused on jurisdictional and classification issues rather than monetary awards.
