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ARTICLE · 24 JUNE 2020

Manitoba Extends Provisions To Protect Tenants During COVID-19

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Update: On June 22, 2020, the government of Manitoba announced that the measures put in place to assist residential tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic will be extended until September 30, 2020.

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Update: On June 22, 2020, the government of Manitoba announced that the measures put in place to assist residential tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic will be extended until September 30, 2020.

The government of Manitoba has made temporary amendments to The Residential Tenancies Act in response to economic challenges amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This article provides residential landlords with a summary of these temporary measures and the effects they will have on a landlord's rights and obligations during this period.

While these temporary measures impact certain rights and obligations, there are various other landlord rights and obligations that may remain unchanged during this period. Landlords are encouraged to contact MLT Aikins with any questions regarding the temporary measures or their rights generally.

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