2019 Older Adult Renter Survey

This survey is designed for older adults (55+) living in the West End and currently renting their homes; it is part of an update from a previous 2012 study. Your feedback will help us identify trends, values, and actions to assist older adult renters.

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* 1. What are the first 3 digits of your postal code?

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* 2. How many years have you lived in the West End?

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* 3. What challenges do you face with your rental housing? (Check all that apply)

The cost

The size or condition of your unit

Uncertainty or fear that you may not be able to stay

Relationship with your landlord or building manager

Bedbugs or other infestations

Other (please specify)

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* 4. When thinking of your neighbours, do you know any older adults who have had to move from the West End because they could no longer afford to remain living here?

Yes

If you know more than one person who has had to leave the West End, how many do you know?

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* 5. If your rent was to increase by $50 per month, what impact would it have on you? (Check all that apply)

No problem

Cut back on social activities

Cut back on medication costs

Would not be able to afford to stay in my apartment

Other (please specify)

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* 6. If the cost of housing forced you to move away from the West End, what housing options would you have? (i.e., live with family members in another part of Vancouver? leave the city?)

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* 7. What kind of impact would being forced to leave the West End have on your health and well-being?

Very negative

Somewhat negative

Not too bad

No impact at all

Unsure

2019 Older Adult Renter Survey

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* 1. What are the first 3 digits of your postal code?

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* 2. How many years have you lived in the West End?

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* 3. What challenges do you face with your rental housing? (Check all that apply)

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* 4. When thinking of your neighbours, do you know any older adults who have had to move from the West End because they could no longer afford to remain living here?

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* 5. If your rent was to increase by $50 per month, what impact would it have on you? (Check all that apply)

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* 6. If the cost of housing forced you to move away from the West End, what housing options would you have? (i.e., live with family members in another part of Vancouver? leave the city?)

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* 7. What kind of impact would being forced to leave the West End have on your health and well-being?

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* 8. Is there anything else you would like to say or add?