s.53 — Tenant’s right of first refusal, repair or renovation

53 (1) A tenant who receives notice of termination of a tenancy for the purpose of repairs or renovations may, in accordance with this section, have a right of first refusal to occupy the rental unit as a tenant when the repairs or renovations are completed. (2) A tenant who wishes to have a right of first refusal shall give the landlord notice in writing before vacating the rental unit. (3) A tenant who exercises a right of first refusal may reoccupy the rental unit at a rent that is no more than what the landlord could have lawfully charged if there had been no interruption in the tenant’s tenancy. (4) It is a condition of the tenant’s right of first refusal that the tenant inform the landlord in writing of any change of address.