44   Application of Division

(1)  This Division applies to a rent increase even though the amount of the rent increase, or a method for calculating the amount of the increase, is set out in a residential tenancy agreement.

(2)  An increase in the amount payable by a tenant because of the cancellation or reduction of a rent rebate is not a rent increase for the purposes of this Division, and such a cancellation or reduction does not constitute a withdrawal of goods, services or facilities as mentioned in section 47.

Note. However, a social housing tenant may apply to the Tribunal for an order that rent is excessive under section 47A if the rent rebate of the tenant is cancelled.