Legal Resources

Find out if the RTB has already heard and made a decision on a similar issue by searching past decisions online. Reviewing past decisions will give you insight into what’s likely to happen if you submit an application for dispute resolution.

This page explains the law around rent increases. Topics covered include when rent can be increased, the current annual increase percentage, and how to dispute unlawful rent increases.

Provides links to essential tenancy forms grouped by topic: starting a tenancy, rent increases, dispute resolution, dispute resolution decisions and orders, ending a tenancy, and condition inspection. Forms listed alphabetically and by number are also available.

Dispute resolution is the formal process to resolve conflicts between landlords and tenants. It should be the last step in dealing with a tenancy conflict if you're unable to work out a tenancy issue. This page provides information about the dispute resolution process and includes a link to the online application.

Provides information to help you register and order certificates for vital events, such as a birth, death, or marriage. Also provides online application for certificates.

Provides information on marriage registration and certificates. Find out how to marry in British Columbia, order a marriage certificate, change a marriage record, and search for a marriage licence issuer or marriage commissioner.

Information about birth registration services and birth certificates.

This page explains adult guardianship laws and how to make sure financial, legal, personal, and health care decisions can be made by, with, or for adults when needed. This includes if or when adults become mentally incapable.

This page covers topics such as referring an estate to the Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT), and how the PGT administers estates and manages a missing person's property.

Information about co-op housing in BC, including where to apply and which co-ops are accepting applications.