Legal Resources

An eviction occurs when a landlord legally forces a tenant to move out of a rental unit. This resource looks at the different kinds of evictions, including the different lengths of notice periods, and the deadlines to dispute eviction notices.

A security deposit is money that your landlord collects at the start of the tenancy and holds on to until you move out. Find out more details about it, including pet damage deposits, overpaying deposits, applying deposits toward rent, and getting your deposits returned.

The Residential Tenancy Branch handles most rental disputes in BC, but there are some exceptions where you’d have to go to court or a tribunal. This resource discusses other options including negotiating a settlement or using an arbitrator.

Legal information for all stages of your tenancy — from starting a tenancy to ending one. This resource includes how to resolve disputes.

This plain-language guide offers tenants a basic understanding of residential tenancy law in BC. It’s designed to educate readers on their rights and responsibilities, and help prevent or resolve any problems they may encounter during their tenancy.

Explains what goes into a tenancy agreement with your landlord, and the different arrangements you can have with a roommate.