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Your Home on Reserve — Who Can Stay in the Family Home on Reserve

Aboriginal Legal Aid in BC (Legal Aid BC)
Describes the laws about homes on reserve. This resource has information on who can stay in the family home on reserve after a separation or a partner dies, who these laws apply to, and where to get help with this issue.
Last reviewed September 2026
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British Columbia Newcomers’ Guide to Resources and Services

WelcomeBC (Government of BC)
Moving to a new country can be challenging. This guide has information on getting a job, finding a place to live, health services, banking, getting a driver’s licence, the legal system, and much more.
Last reviewed September 2026
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Know Your Rights: SRO and Supportive Housing Zine

Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC)
In this zine produced by TRAC and partner organizations, you can learn about tenant rights and landlord responsibilities in supportive housing (also known as SRO) under the Residential Tenancy Act. Topics include discrimination, evictions, repairs and maintenance, tenancy agreements, and program agreements.
Last reviewed August 2026
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Multilingual Fact Sheets on Tenancy

Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC)
On this page, you can find a series of 15 fact sheets available in six languages on topics such as eviction, the Residental Tenancy Act (RTA), rent increases, repairs and maintenance, breaking a lease, and dispute resolution.
Last reviewed August 2026
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Legal Issues in Residential Care: An Advocate’s Manual

Seniors First BC
This manual describes the key legal issues related to residential care in British Columbia, along with the appropriate processes and available legal or administrative remedies.
Last reviewed August 2026
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Changing Locks When You Are a Renter in BC

Rise Women’s Legal Centre
After separating from a partner, you may want to know if you can change the locks to your rental home. Different living situations can create different legal rights and responsibilities. This guide will help you figure out if you can change the locks and how to get it done.
Last reviewed August 2026
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Know Your Tenant Rights: A Guide to Evictions in BC

QMUNITY
This is a simple guide to know about the types of legal evictions in BC, what to do if you receive a notice, and how to access support.
Last reviewed July 2026
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A Guide to Human Rights

QMUNITY
This resource is meant to help Two-Spirit, Queer, and Trans people across BC understand their human rights and protections in tenancy and how to report human rights violations.
Last reviewed July 2026
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The Law at Home: Primer on Homeownership Tenures in British Columbia

British Columbia Law Institute
This guide explains different types of long-term housing in British Columbia.
Last reviewed January 2026
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When I’m 64: Services for Older Adults

People’s Law School
This resource explains the services available to help older adults make informed decisions and lead a healthy life as they age. It covers health care, housing, transportation, and recreation services in BC.
Last reviewed January 2026