Sarah Mitchell
Senior Housing Rights Researcher
Sarah has spent over a decade researching tenant legislation across Western Canada, with a particular focus on British Columbia and Alberta. She holds a certificate in Housing Policy from Simon Fraser University and has contributed to several housing advocacy organizations.
50+ articles
Articles by Sarah Mitchell
- Tenant Rights When Converting Rental Unit to a Condo · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Landlord Liability for Pest Infestations and Extermination Costs · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Recovering Illegal Move-In Fees and Administrative Charges · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- How to Properly Document Maintenance Issues for Dispute Hearings · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- What to Do If Your Landlord Withholds Essential Services Like Heat · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- How to Request a Reasonable Accommodation for Service Animals · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Reporting Landlord Privacy Violations to the ORT · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Managing Shared Utility Bills Among Roommates · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Saskatchewan Housing Benefit for Students · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Tenant Insurance: Why Your Landlord's Policy Doesn't Cover Your Belongings · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Rights for Tenants in Unregulated Shared Housing · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Challenging 'Persistent Late Payment' Evictions: Understanding the New Definition · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Handling Energy Consumption Disputes in Sub-Metered Units · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Mitigating Liability for Unauthorized Guests in NL · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Tenant Rights During Multi-Phase Renovation Projects · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Accessing Legal Aid for Nunavut Rental Office Disputes · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Navigating Tenant Responsibilities for Oil Tank Maintenance · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Tenant Liability for Freezing Pipes and Heating Failures · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Tenant Recourse for Illegal Parking or Storage Fee Increases in Nova Scotia · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Understanding Liability for Unpaid Utilities During Tenancy Transitions in Nova Scotia · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Rights for Renters in Nova Scotia Secondary Suites and Accessory Apartments · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Nova Scotia Residential Tenancies Program: Understanding Appeal Processes · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Navigating Tenant Rights in NWT Seasonal and Mining Camp Housing · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Guide to Challenging Unreasonable Rent Increases in Northwest Territories · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- NWT Tenant Rights for High Utility Costs in Remote Communities · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Procedures for Contesting an Unreasonable Eviction Notice · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Subletting Fixed-Term Leases During Emergency Situations · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Navigating Roommate Disputes Without Leasehold Interest · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Manitoba Rules on Early Lease Termination Due to Medical Needs · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Manitoba Tenant Rights Regarding Rental Unit Mold and Health Inspections · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Managing Disruptive Neighbor Noise and Landlord Obligations in Manitoba · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Liability for Tenant Property Damage During BC Emergency Repairs · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Eviction for Unauthorized Guests vs Roommates in BC · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- BC Rental Supplement for Low-Income Workers Eligibility · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Safety Standards for Basement Suites in Yukon · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Proving Bad Faith in Landlord Own-Use Evictions · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Disputing Illegal Administrative Fees in Lease Agreements · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Tenant Recourse for Late Return of Security Deposits · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- Understanding Material Breaches in Alberta Tenancy · September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026
- What to Do If Your Landlord Retaliates After a Complaint · September 14, 2026 September 14, 2026
- Steps to Challenge an Unfair Rent Increase Above the Cap · September 14, 2026 September 14, 2026
- How to Claim Security Deposit Interest in New Brunswick · September 14, 2026 September 14, 2026
- Manitoba Rent Redirect Orders Explained for Tenants · September 14, 2026 September 14, 2026
- Tenant Rights Regarding Air Conditioning and Cooling in Manitoba · September 14, 2026 September 14, 2026
- Challenging Unfair RTB Hearing Decisions Through Judicial Review · September 14, 2026 September 14, 2026
- Bad Faith Renoviction Evidence and Burden of Proof in BC · September 14, 2026 September 14, 2026
- Recovering Unpaid Rent Deposits When a Landlord Files for Bankruptcy · September 14, 2026 September 14, 2026
- Landlord Liability for Failure to Provide Essential Utilities in Yukon · September 14, 2026 September 14, 2026
- Challenging Eviction for Alleged Breach of Quiet Enjoyment · September 14, 2026 September 14, 2026
- Assignment of Lease vs Subletting: Yukon Legal Requirements · September 14, 2026 September 14, 2026