Legal Resources

Landlords have rights and responsibilities that are outlined in the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA). This page provides a summary of them in a printable PDF format.

Renters have rights and responsibilities that are outlined in the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA). This page provides a summary of them in a printable PDF format.

This page includes important summaries of helpful tenancy information for both tenants and landlords. Includes some letter-writing templates and multi-lingual resources.

Use the calculators here to find deadlines or calculations for residential tenancies in BC. Topics include: interest on security deposits, the last date a landlord must return the tenant’s security or pet damage deposit(s), when a landlord can increase rent and the max allowable, and when a landlord can apply to the RTB for an order of possession.

This resource helps potential buyers and sellers understand the steps to real estate transactions including understanding paperwork and contracts.

This guide will walk you through the buying process and provide you with resources you can use to help you make an informed decision that is best for you. The guide follows the progression of a real estate transaction beginning with helping you determine if you are ready to purchase and ending with information on making an offer.

Explains how to identify discrimination in housing and what steps to take if you’re discriminated against. Whether you’re renting, living in a strata, or buying a home, you can’t be treated badly or unfairly because of certain parts of your identity, such as race, sex, or any disability.

This resource explains the rules landlords must follow about locks and keys. It includes what you need to know when starting a tenancy, during a tenancy, and when ending a tenancy. It includes information on dispute resolution, with previous Residential Tenancy Board decisions.

If you’re experiencing a problem in your tenancy, you should consider putting your concerns in writing to your landlord. TRAC offers the following template letters: Request for Repairs, Request for Return of Deposit, Response to Illegal Eviction Notice, Loss of Quiet Enjoyment, Bed Bugs, and more.

Discusses different types of roommate arrangements: co-tenants, tenants in common, and occupants/roommates. The page emphasizes the importance of having a roommate agreement to prevent disputes and outlines the legal avenues for resolving conflicts. It also includes a template for a roommate agreement.