“We learned about the redevelopment through a notice in the mail, it was devastating”, shares Nikki, a tenant whose home was bought by the development company Fastmark in 2023. With plans to redevelop three recently rezoned sites in the area and a fourth in the works, Fastmark is targeting the whole neighbourhood. The first project, approved in 2024, aims to replace the homes from 523 to 549 E 10th Ave with a 19-storey tower. The second, approved in June 2025, would gut the homes down the street at 469 to 483 E 10th Ave to build a 17-storey tower. The final one, under conditional approval since September 2025, would build another 17-storey tower on top of 2535 Carolina St and 557-569 E 10th Ave.  “It’s sad that living in Vancouver as a renter feels like there’s a ticking clock, there is no stability,” reflects Nikki. “We have felt completely disposable, with developers treating us as if we are annoying, worthless, and money-grabbing, while they are upending our entire lives.” Continue reading

October 9th, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Tenant groups and advocates demand halt to stripping supportive housing tenants of their rights  Unceded and stolen Coast Salish lands – A coalition of tenant groups and advocates dedicated to housing justice are calling on the BC Government to immediately halt any plans to further strip Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) protections from tenants in supportive housing, while also asking to restore previously clawed back protections.  Continue reading

July 2025 Newsletter Summer is well upon us, and we hope you’re staying cool. Here at the VTU, we know there’s nothing cooler than tenant solidarity: organizing with your neighbours and directly confronting real estate capital. Since part of tenant solidarity is keeping each other safe, we're sharing Riot Street Medicine's very informative printable zines on extreme heat first aid: 1) Instagram 2) Printable Zine (A bit hard to read on a computer, apologies!) Continue reading

Mark Carney’s Bill C-2, also known as the “Strong Borders Act”, gives state agents sweeping powers to cancel immigration status, shut the door on asylum seekers and spy on everyone. This is part of a long history of scapegoating migrants for conditions caused by capitalism and colonialism - systems our government upholds. Continue reading

On June 28th, the Vancouver Tenants Union will gather for our next General Meeting, where we will learn, strategize, and discuss what impacts tenants in the city. This month's GM is being hosted by the East Side chapter! Continue reading

December 9th, 2024 The Vancouver Tenants Union is in solidarity with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) striking against Canada Post for the past three weeks. Continue reading