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Residential Tenancies Information Sheet: Rent

Residential Tenancy Branch (Government of BC)
This information sheet provides an overview of information about rent, such as amount of rent, paying rent, forms of payment, unpaid rent or utilities, co-tenants, withholding rents, and rent increases. Includes references to information and forms available on BC Residential Tenancy Branch website.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Dial-a-Law: Requirements for Divorce and Annulment

People’s Law School
Explains what you need if you want to get a divorce or annulment. Topics covered include divorce, the grounds for getting a divorce, and starting proceedings. It explains when the court will not grant a divorce, and explains annulment.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Representation Agreements

People’s Law School
Presenters in this webinar discuss what you need to know about representation agreements.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Representation Agreement Resource: Procedures to Revoke (Cancel) a Representation Agreement

Nidus Registry
Explains what is legally required for a valid revocation (cancellation) of an existing representation agreement. Note that making a new agreement does not automatically revoke a previous one. A Notice of Revocation form is also provided.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Representation Agreement Overview

Nidus Registry
This Nidus fact sheet introduces the representation agreement, which is governed by the Representation Agreement Act. It describes two types of agreements — RA7 and RA9 — and answers common questions.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Dial-a-Law: Reporting Suspected Child Abuse

People’s Law School
Explains that the law protects children from physical and sexual abuse, as well as neglect. Learn how child protection laws work and what to do if you think a child is being abused. It explains your legal duty to report child abuse, and how you make a report of child abuse.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Reporting Child Abuse in BC

Government of British Columbia
Information about where to report child abuse, the duty to report abuse and suspected abuse, how to report, what to report, and what happens next.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Renting, Buying & Selling Strata

Government of British Columbia
Each strata has its own set of rules, called bylaws, that cover various aspects of living there. These rules might limit or ban things like owning pets, renting out your unit for short periods, or smoking indoors.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Renting & Co-ops

People’s Law School
Practical information on your rights when renting or living in a co-op. Topics include a playbook for tenants, co-op disputes and evictions, and your rights when living in a mobile home.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Renovation, Repair and Renewal Funding for Indigenous Housing

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Learn about funding and financing programs for reconstructing, renovating, or preserving housing for Indigenous communities, whether on reserve or off reserve.
Last reviewed March 2024