Liz Thomspon, a volunteer with the P.A. Literacy Network, led the 'A Place to Call Home: Tenant and Landlord Information' workshop held at the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library Thursday. (File photo/Brady Bateman)

By Brady Bateman

Workshop aims to teach tenant and landlord rights

Mar 14, 2019 | 5:00 PM

Prince Albert landlords and tenants were able to learn valuable information about their rights and responsibilities at A Place to Call Home: Tenant and Landlord Information, held at the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library Thursday.

The event featured discussions about what rights tenants have when renting, and what responsibilities landlords have to their renters, while also providing information for those seeking to rent or become landlords.

“Whether you’re a first-time renter, or a long-time renter, or a landlord, people face lots of challenges trying to find a safe, affordable and healthy place to live,” Liz Thompson, a volunteer with the P.A. Literacy Network told paNOW. “Landlords look for reliable, responsible tenants, so it’s a program that we hope will equip people with increased knowledge to be better tenants and landlords.”

A Place to Call Home was developed by the Prince Albert Literacy network in 2013, as a part of a homelessness partnering strategy project, funded by the federal government.

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“Finding a safe, affordable home is the key issue facing tenants. For landlords it’s providing that safe and affordable home, while keeping in mind that it is a business and having responsible tenants who know, and can follow the rules,” Thompson said.

“We want both landlords and tenants to know the resources available to them if there is any difficulties.”

Attendees learn their rights and responsibilities as both tenants and landlords at the ‘A Place to Call Home: Tenant and Landlord Information’ workshop in Prince Albert Thursday. (File photo/Brady Bateman)

Brian Whitehead was in attendance of the event, and told paNOW he was researching rentals because of his plan to rent out his property.

“When I do rent, I want to know my rights and responsibilities as the landlord, and I want to know all of the rights and responsibilities of the people who would be renting,” he said. “I’ve been renting in P.A. for about 15 years and I recently got a house, and I understand that some people don’t know the responsibilities or rules of being landlords. Hopefully I’ll gain some knowledge that I can pass along to people that are going through some of these things.”

Whitehead added his key takeaway was being informed enough to deal with issues that may arise as a landlord, and having the knowledge to deal with the complex relationship between a landlord and tenant.

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