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A Death in Your Family

2026-10-06T00:07:33Z

Drew Jackson:

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|title = ''A Death in Your Family''}}{{Clicklaw Wikibooks Badge}}'''''A Death in Your Family''''' from People's Law School is for people in British Columbia who want to know what to do when a loved one dies. The Wikibook version has been retired, but the full content from the booklet is on the [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/category/wills-estates/dealing-with-death/ People’s Law School website]. The booklet also remains avialable as a [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/publications/death-your-family/ print publication].

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A Death in Your Family

2026-10-05T23:35:47Z

Drew Jackson:

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|title = ''A Death in Your Family''}}{{Clicklaw Wikibooks Badge}}'''''A Death in Your Family''''' from People's Law School is for people in British Columbia who want to know what to do when a loved one dies. The Wikibook version has been retired, but the full content from the booklet is on the [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/category/wills-estates/dealing-with-death/ People’s Law School website]. The booklet also remains avialable as a [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/publications/death-your-family/ print publication].

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A Death in Your Family

2026-10-05T23:31:59Z

Drew Jackson:

Selling Your Home

2026-09-22T22:58:10Z

Drew Jackson: Replaced content with "This content is available on the [https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/selling-your-home/ Dial-A-Law website]."

This content is available on the [https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/selling-your-home/ Dial-A-Law website].

Buying a Condominium

2026-09-22T22:55:07Z

Drew Jackson:

This content is available on the [https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/buying-a-condominium/ Dial-A-Law website].

Buying a Condominium

2026-09-22T22:53:56Z

Drew Jackson: Replaced content with "This content is available on the Dial-A-Law website."

This content is available on the [[https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/buying-a-condominium/|Dial-A-Law website]].

Buying a Home

2026-09-22T22:50:39Z

Drew Jackson: Trying out wording for removing Dial-A-Law from Clicklaw Wikibooks

This content is available on the [https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/buying-a-home/ Dial-A-Law website].

A Death in Your Family

2026-09-22T22:34:13Z

Drew Jackson:

A Death in Your Family

2026-09-22T22:33:56Z

Drew Jackson:

A Death in Your Family

2026-09-22T22:33:25Z

Drew Jackson: Removed booklet from wikibooks - trying out wording to redirect users to the content on the People's Law School website

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About A Death in Your Family

2026-09-22T22:27:23Z

Drew Jackson:

This content is available directly from People’s Law School on the [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/category/wills-estates/dealing-with-death/ web] and as a [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/publications/death-your-family/ print publication].

Glossary for A Death in Your Family

2026-09-22T22:26:59Z

Drew Jackson: Replaced content with "This content is available directly from People’s Law School on the [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/category/wills-estates/dealing-with-death/ web] and as a [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/publications/death-your-family/ print publication]."

Where to Get Help for A Death in Your Family

2026-09-22T22:26:45Z

Next Steps to Take After the Death

2026-09-22T22:26:24Z

Making the Funeral Arrangements

2026-09-22T22:25:44Z

Immediately After Someone Dies

2026-09-22T22:25:18Z

Preparing for the Death of a Loved One

2026-09-22T22:24:30Z

People's Law School

2026-09-22T01:21:07Z

Drew Jackson:

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===Everyday Legal Problems===
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File:Power of Attorney full cover image.png|link=Power of Attorney|''[[Power of Attorney]]''
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==Collections from People's Law School==
Multiple titles on one topic have been combined into one for your convenience:
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==Learn & Teach resources from People's Law School==
From the [[:Category:Learn & Teach Series|Learn & Teach Series]] on Clicklaw Wikibooks:
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For More Information on Human Trafficking in Canada

2025-08-05T22:10:11Z

Drew Jackson:

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{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
| width="20%" | '''Canadian Council for Refugees'''
| width="40%" | Information on trafficking in women and girls and federal advocacy for increased human rights protection.
| width="40%" | [http://www.ccrweb.ca/eng/engfront/frontpage.htm www.ccrweb.ca] 

|- valign="top"
| width="20%" | '''BC's Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons (OCTIP)'''
| width="40%" | This office develops and coordinates British Columbia’s strategy to combat human trafficking.
| width="40%" | [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/human-trafficking/about-us gov.bc.ca]

|- valign="top"
| width="20%" | '''United Nations (UN) Resources'''
| width="40%" | United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's ''Global Report on Trafficking in Persons'' exposes modern form of slavery.
| width="40%" | [http://www.unodc.org/documents/Global_Report_on_TIP.pdf www.unodc.org/documents/Global_Report_on_TIP.pdf]

|- valign="top"
| width="20%" | '''RCMP'''
| width="40%" | The RCMP's resources to help combat human trafficking.
| width="40%" | [https://rcmp.ca/en/human-trafficking-recognizing-and-reporting rcmp-grc.gc.ca]
|-
|}

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For More Information on Human Trafficking in Canada

2025-08-05T22:09:33Z

Drew Jackson:

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| width="20%" | '''Canadian Council for Refugees'''
| width="40%" | Information on trafficking in women and girls and federal advocacy for increased human rights protection.
| width="40%" | [http://www.ccrweb.ca/eng/engfront/frontpage.htm www.ccrweb.ca] 

|- valign="top"
| width="20%" | '''BC's Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons (OCTIP)'''
| width="40%" | This office develops and coordinates British Columbia’s strategy to combat human trafficking.
| width="40%" | [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/human-trafficking/about-us gov.bc.ca]

|- valign="top"
| width="20%" | '''United Nations (UN)Resources'''
| width="40%" | United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's ''Global Report on Trafficking in Persons'' exposes modern form of slavery.
| width="40%" | [http://www.unodc.org/documents/Global_Report_on_TIP.pdf www.unodc.org/documents/Global_Report_on_TIP.pdf]

|- valign="top"
| width="20%" | '''RCMP'''
| width="40%" | The RCMP's resources to help combat human trafficking.
| width="40%" | [https://rcmp.ca/en/human-trafficking-recognizing-and-reporting rcmp-grc.gc.ca]
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For More Information on Human Trafficking in Canada

2025-08-05T22:06:46Z

Drew Jackson:

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{| class="wikitable"
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| width="20%" | '''Canadian Council for Refugees'''
| width="40%" | Information on trafficking in women and girls and federal advocacy for increased human rights protection.
| width="40%" | [http://www.ccrweb.ca/eng/engfront/frontpage.htm www.ccrweb.ca] 

|- valign="top"
| width="20%" | '''BC's Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons (OCTIP)'''
| width="40%" | This office develops and coordinates British Columbia’s strategy to combat human trafficking.
| width="40%" | [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/human-trafficking/about-us gov.bc.ca]

|- valign="top"
| width="20%" | '''United Nations (UN)Resources'''
| width="40%" | United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's ''Global Report on Trafficking in Persons'' exposes modern form of slavery.
| width="40%" | [http://www.unodc.org/documents/Global_Report_on_TIP.pdf www.unodc.org/documents/Global_Report_on_TIP.pdf]

|- valign="top"
| width="20%" | '''RCMP'''
| width="40%" | Human Trafficking National Coordination Centre, and "I'm Not for Sale" toolkits and youth campaign resources.
| width="40%" | [http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ht-tp/index-eng.htm www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ht-tp] 
[http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ht-tp/publications/index-eng.htm www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ht-tp/publications]
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|}

A comprehensive list of national and provinical resources is available through the online training site [http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octiptraining Human Trafficking: Canada Is Not Inmune].

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For More Information on Human Trafficking in Canada

2025-08-05T22:05:42Z

Drew Jackson:

{{Human Trafficking in Canada TOC}}
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
| width="20%" | '''Canadian Council for Refugees'''
| width="40%" | Information on trafficking in women and girls and federal advocacy for increased human rights protection.
| width="40%" | [http://www.ccrweb.ca/eng/engfront/frontpage.htm www.ccrweb.ca] 

|- valign="top"
| width="20%" | '''BC's Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons(OCTIP)'''
| width="40%" | OCTIP is mandated to develop and coordinate BC's response to human trafficking. Online training available in English and French.
| width="40%" | [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/human-trafficking/about-us gov.bc.ca]

|- valign="top"
| width="20%" | '''United Nations (UN)Resources'''
| width="40%" | United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's ''Global Report on Trafficking in Persons'' exposes modern form of slavery.
| width="40%" | [http://www.unodc.org/documents/Global_Report_on_TIP.pdf www.unodc.org/documents/Global_Report_on_TIP.pdf]

|- valign="top"
| width="20%" | '''RCMP'''
| width="40%" | Human Trafficking National Coordination Centre, and "I'm Not for Sale" toolkits and youth campaign resources.
| width="40%" | [http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ht-tp/index-eng.htm www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ht-tp] 
[http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ht-tp/publications/index-eng.htm www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ht-tp/publications]
|-
|}

A comprehensive list of national and provinical resources is available through the online training site [http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octiptraining Human Trafficking: Canada Is Not Inmune].

{{REVIEWED | reviewer = [[People's Law School]], 2014}}

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Where to Get Help for A Death in Your Family

2025-08-05T22:03:35Z

Drew Jackson:

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===BC Bereavement Helpline===
A non-profit society that helps people in BC cope with grief.
:Lower Mainland: 604-738-9950
:Toll-free: 1-877-779-2223
:[mailto:contact@bcbh.ca contact@bcbh.ca]
:[http://www.bcbh.ca/ bcbh.ca ]

===BC Funeral Association===
A non-profit, membership organization that provides information about funeral services in BC.
:Toll-free: 1-800-665-3899
:[mailto:info@bcfunerals.com info@bcfunerals.com]
:[http://www.bcfunerals.com bcfunerals.com ]

===BC Transplant===
A provincial health agency that oversees all aspects of organ donation and transplantation in BC, including the BC Organ Donor Registry.
:Lower Mainland: 604-877-2240
:Toll-free: 1-800-663-6189
:[mailto:info@bct.phsa.ca info@bct.phsa.ca]
:[http://www.transplant.bc.ca/ transplant.bc.ca]

===Canada.ca===
The section “[https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/benefits/family/death.html Following a Death]” includes information about federal benefits available and steps to take after a loved one has died.
:Toll-free: 1-800-622-6232
:Toll-free TTY: 1-800-926-9105
:[https://www.canada.ca/home.html canada.ca]

===Consumer Protection BC===
Handles complaints about funeral homes, cemeteries, or crematoriums in BC.
:Toll-free: 1-888-564-9963
:[mailto:info@consumerprotectionbc.ca info@consumerprotectionbc.ca]
:[https://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca/consumer-help/consumer-information-funeral-rights/ consumerprotectionbc.ca]

===Coroners Service of BC===
Appointed officials who investigate all unnatural, sudden or unexpected deaths in BC.
:Lower Mainland: 604-660-7745
:[mailto:CoronerRequest@gov.bc.ca CoronerRequest@gov.bc.ca]
:[https://gov.bc.ca/coroners gov.bc.ca/coroners]

===Last Post Fund===
A non-profit society that delivers a Veterans Affairs Canada program providing funeral and burial benefits for eligible Canadian and Allied veterans.
:Toll-free: 1-800-465-7113
:[mailto:info@lastpost.ca info@lastpost.ca]
:[http://www.lastpostfund.ca/ lastpostfund.ca]

===Memorial Society of BC===
A non-profit society that helps to plan funerals that are simple, dignified and affordable.
:Toll-free: 1-888-816-5902
:[mailto:mail@memorialsocietybc.org mail@memorialsocietybc.org]
:[https://memorialsocietybc.org/ memorialsocietybc.org]

===Society of Notaries Public of BC===
A notary public can assist with notarizing a death certificate and providing information about wills and estates. The Society of Notaries Public of BC offers a list of notaries in the province.
:Lower Mainland: 604-681-4516
:Toll-free: 1-800-663-0343
:[http://www.notaries.bc.ca/home/index.rails notaries.bc.ca]

===Vital Statistics Agency===
A government agency responsible for the registration of deaths in British Columbia.
:Victoria: 250-952-2681
:Toll-free: 1-888-876-1633
:[http://gov.bc.ca/vitalstatistics gov.bc.ca/vitalstatistics]

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Where to Get Help with Preparing Your Will

2025-08-05T21:58:08Z

Drew Jackson:

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=== Clicklaw===
Online resource offers one-stop access to legal information, education, and help for British Columbians from trusted organizations.
:[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca clicklaw.bc.ca]

=== Law Students’ Legal Advice Program Clinics===
Law students from the University of British Columbia offer free assistance to qualifying clients with some legal matters, including preparing some simple wills. The manual used by law students has a chapter on "[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resources/lslap-manual-wills-and-estate-administration Wills and Estate Planning]" that includes sample clauses for making a will.
:604-822-5791
:[http://www.lslap.bc.ca lslap.bc.ca]

=== Lawyer Referral Service===
Helps people connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult.
:Phone: 604-687-3221
:Email: lawyerreferral@bccba.org
:[https://www.accessprobono.ca/our-programs/lawyer-referral-service accessprobono.ca]

=== Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry===
Nonprofit charitable organization that provides information, education, and support for people to prepare and use representation agreements and enduring powers of attorney.
:info@nidus.ca
:[http://www.nidus.ca nidus.ca]

=== Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia===
Government office that may agree to be appointed executor in a will in appropriate circumstances. They may also administer an estate when the executor is unable or unwilling to do so.
:700 - 808 West Hastings Street
:Vancouver, BC V6C 3L3
:604-660-4444
:[http://www.trustee.bc.ca trustee.bc.ca]

=== Self Counsel Press===
Publisher of do-it-yourself guides on legal topics, including some guides on preparing a will in Canada.
:[http://www.self-counsel.com self-counsel.com]

=== Society of Notaries Public of BC===
A notary public can help you prepare a will. The Society of Notaries Public of BC offers a list of notaries in the province.
:Lower Mainland: 604-681-4516
:Toll-free: 1-800-663-0343
:[http://www.notaries.bc.ca notaries.bc.ca]

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Where to Get Help with Preparing Your Will

2025-08-05T21:57:41Z

Drew Jackson:

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=== Clicklaw===
Online resource offers one-stop access to legal information, education, and help for British Columbians from trusted organizations.
:[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca clicklaw.bc.ca]

=== Law Students’ Legal Advice Program Clinics===
Law students from the University of British Columbia offer free assistance to qualifying clients with some legal matters, including preparing some simple wills. The manual used by law students has a chapter on "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1736 Wills and Estate Planning]" that includes sample clauses for making a will.
:604-822-5791
:[http://www.lslap.bc.ca lslap.bc.ca]

=== Lawyer Referral Service===
Helps people connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult.
:Phone: 604-687-3221
:Email: lawyerreferral@bccba.org
:[https://www.accessprobono.ca/our-programs/lawyer-referral-service accessprobono.ca]

=== Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry===
Nonprofit charitable organization that provides information, education, and support for people to prepare and use representation agreements and enduring powers of attorney.
:info@nidus.ca
:[http://www.nidus.ca nidus.ca]

=== Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia===
Government office that may agree to be appointed executor in a will in appropriate circumstances. They may also administer an estate when the executor is unable or unwilling to do so.
:700 - 808 West Hastings Street
:Vancouver, BC V6C 3L3
:604-660-4444
:[http://www.trustee.bc.ca trustee.bc.ca]

=== Self Counsel Press===
Publisher of do-it-yourself guides on legal topics, including some guides on preparing a will in Canada.
:[http://www.self-counsel.com self-counsel.com]

=== Society of Notaries Public of BC===
A notary public can help you prepare a will. The Society of Notaries Public of BC offers a list of notaries in the province.
:Lower Mainland: 604-681-4516
:Toll-free: 1-800-663-0343
:[http://www.notaries.bc.ca notaries.bc.ca]

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Where to Get Help with Preparing Your Will

2025-08-05T21:56:47Z

Drew Jackson: /* Lawyer Referral Service */

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=== Access Pro Bono===
In-person clinic staffed by volunteer lawyers to help low-income seniors (ages 55+) and people with terminal illnesses prepare a will.
:604-424-9600
:[http://www.accessprobono.ca/willsclinic accessprobono.ca/willsclinic]

=== Clicklaw===
Online resource offers one-stop access to legal information, education, and help for British Columbians from trusted organizations. Select the topic “[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?f=Wills+%26+estates Wills & Estates]”.
:[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca clicklaw.bc.ca]

=== Law Students’ Legal Advice Program Clinics===
Law students from the University of British Columbia offer free assistance to qualifying clients with some legal matters, including preparing some simple wills. The manual used by law students has a chapter on "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1736 Wills and Estate Planning]" that includes sample clauses for making a will.
:604-822-5791
:[http://www.lslap.bc.ca lslap.bc.ca]

=== Lawyer Referral Service===
Helps people connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult.
:Phone: 604-687-3221
:Email: lawyerreferral@bccba.org
:[https://www.accessprobono.ca/our-programs/lawyer-referral-service accessprobono.ca]

=== Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry===
Nonprofit charitable organization that provides information, education, and support for people to prepare and use representation agreements and enduring powers of attorney.
:info@nidus.ca
:[http://www.nidus.ca nidus.ca]

=== Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia===
Government office that may agree to be appointed executor in a will in appropriate circumstances. They may also administer an estate when the executor is unable or unwilling to do so.
:700 - 808 West Hastings Street
:Vancouver, BC V6C 3L3
:604-660-4444
:[http://www.trustee.bc.ca trustee.bc.ca]

=== Self Counsel Press===
Publisher of do-it-yourself guides on legal topics, including some guides on preparing a will in Canada.
:[http://www.self-counsel.com self-counsel.com]

=== Society of Notaries Public of BC===
A notary public can help you prepare a will. The Society of Notaries Public of BC offers a list of notaries in the province.
:Lower Mainland: 604-681-4516
:Toll-free: 1-800-663-0343
:[http://www.notaries.bc.ca notaries.bc.ca]

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Where to Get Help for Scams to Avoid

2025-08-05T21:55:47Z

Drew Jackson: /* Better Business Bureau of Mainland British Columbia */

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===Access Pro Bono===
Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice to qualifying persons who cannot obtain legal aid or afford a lawyer.
:Lower Mainland: 604-878-7400
:Toll-free: 1-877-762-6664
:[http://www.accessprobono.ca www.accessprobono.ca]

===Better Business Bureau of Mainland British Columbia===
A non-profit organization that assists people in the Lower Mainland and interior BC in finding businesses and charities they can trust.
:Toll-free: 1-888-803-1222
:[mailto:contactus@mbc.bbb.org contactus@mbc.bbb.org]
:[https://www.bbb.org/ bbb.org]

===Better Business Bureau of Victoria===
A non-profit organization that assists people on Vancouver Island in finding businesses and charities they can trust.
:Toll-free: 1-877-826-4222
:[mailto:info@vi.bbb.org info@vi.bbb.org]
:[http://www.vi.bbb.org www.vi.bbb.org]

===Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre===
The central agency in Canada that collects information about fraud and identity theft. They don’t conduct investigations but they do help law enforcement agencies by identifying connections among seemingly unrelated cases.
:Toll-free: 1-888-495-8501
:[http://www.antifraudcentre.ca www.antifraudcentre.ca]

===Competition Bureau===
A federal agency that helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions. They help combat deceptive selling practices and scams.
:Toll-free: 1-800-348-5358
:Toll-free TTY: 1-800-642-3844 (for hard of hearing)
:[http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca www.competitionbureau.gc.ca]

===Consumer Protection BC===
A non-profit organization that helps protect consumers in BC. They provide information and investigate complaints relating to consumer purchases.
:Toll-free: 1-888-564-9963
:[mailto:info@consumerprotectionbc.ca info@consumerprotectionbc.ca]
:[http://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca www.consumerprotectionbc.ca ]

===Credit Counselling Society ===
A non-profit organization that provides support for people struggling with debt, as well as counselling to help people manage money better.
:Toll-free: 1-888-527-8999
:[mailto:info@nomoredebts.org info@nomoredebts.org]
:[http://www.nomoredebts.org www.nomoredebts.org]

===Lawyer Referral Service===
Helps people connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult.
:Phone: 604-687-3221
:[mailto:lawyerreferral@accessprobono.ca lawyerreferral@accessprobono.ca]
:[http://www.lrsbc.org www.lrsbc.org]

===VictimLink BC===
A toll-free 24/7 information and support line for victims of crime in British Columbia.
:Toll-free: 1-800-563-0808
:TTY: 604-875-0885 (for hard of hearing)
:[mailto:VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca]

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Drew Jackson: /* Better Business Bureau of Victoria */

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===Access Pro Bono===
Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice to qualifying persons who cannot obtain legal aid or afford a lawyer.
:Lower Mainland: 604-878-7400
:Toll-free: 1-877-762-6664
:[http://www.accessprobono.ca www.accessprobono.ca]

===Better Business Bureau of Mainland British Columbia===
A non-profit organization that assists people in the Lower Mainland and interior BC in finding businesses and charities they can trust.
:Toll-free: 1-888-803-1222
:[mailto://contactus@mbc.bbb.org contactus@mbc.bbb.org]
:[http://www.mbc.bbb.org www.mbc.bbb.org]

===Better Business Bureau of Victoria===
A non-profit organization that assists people on Vancouver Island in finding businesses and charities they can trust.
:Toll-free: 1-877-826-4222
:[mailto:info@vi.bbb.org info@vi.bbb.org]
:[http://www.vi.bbb.org www.vi.bbb.org]

===Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre===
The central agency in Canada that collects information about fraud and identity theft. They don’t conduct investigations but they do help law enforcement agencies by identifying connections among seemingly unrelated cases.
:Toll-free: 1-888-495-8501
:[http://www.antifraudcentre.ca www.antifraudcentre.ca]

===Competition Bureau===
A federal agency that helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions. They help combat deceptive selling practices and scams.
:Toll-free: 1-800-348-5358
:Toll-free TTY: 1-800-642-3844 (for hard of hearing)
:[http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca www.competitionbureau.gc.ca]

===Consumer Protection BC===
A non-profit organization that helps protect consumers in BC. They provide information and investigate complaints relating to consumer purchases.
:Toll-free: 1-888-564-9963
:[mailto:info@consumerprotectionbc.ca info@consumerprotectionbc.ca]
:[http://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca www.consumerprotectionbc.ca ]

===Credit Counselling Society ===
A non-profit organization that provides support for people struggling with debt, as well as counselling to help people manage money better.
:Toll-free: 1-888-527-8999
:[mailto:info@nomoredebts.org info@nomoredebts.org]
:[http://www.nomoredebts.org www.nomoredebts.org]

===Lawyer Referral Service===
Helps people connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult.
:Phone: 604-687-3221
:[mailto:lawyerreferral@accessprobono.ca lawyerreferral@accessprobono.ca]
:[http://www.lrsbc.org www.lrsbc.org]

===VictimLink BC===
A toll-free 24/7 information and support line for victims of crime in British Columbia.
:Toll-free: 1-800-563-0808
:TTY: 604-875-0885 (for hard of hearing)
:[mailto:VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca]

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Where to Get Help for Scams to Avoid

2025-08-05T21:54:26Z

Drew Jackson: /* Consumer Protection BC */

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===Access Pro Bono===
Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice to qualifying persons who cannot obtain legal aid or afford a lawyer.
:Lower Mainland: 604-878-7400
:Toll-free: 1-877-762-6664
:[http://www.accessprobono.ca www.accessprobono.ca]

===Better Business Bureau of Mainland British Columbia===
A non-profit organization that assists people in the Lower Mainland and interior BC in finding businesses and charities they can trust.
:Toll-free: 1-888-803-1222
:[mailto://contactus@mbc.bbb.org contactus@mbc.bbb.org]
:[http://www.mbc.bbb.org www.mbc.bbb.org]

===Better Business Bureau of Victoria===
A non-profit organization that assists people on Vancouver Island in finding businesses and charities they can trust.
:Toll-free: 1-877-826-4222
:[mailto://info@vi.bbb.org info@vi.bbb.org]
:[http://www.vi.bbb.org www.vi.bbb.org]

===Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre===
The central agency in Canada that collects information about fraud and identity theft. They don’t conduct investigations but they do help law enforcement agencies by identifying connections among seemingly unrelated cases.
:Toll-free: 1-888-495-8501
:[http://www.antifraudcentre.ca www.antifraudcentre.ca]

===Competition Bureau===
A federal agency that helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions. They help combat deceptive selling practices and scams.
:Toll-free: 1-800-348-5358
:Toll-free TTY: 1-800-642-3844 (for hard of hearing)
:[http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca www.competitionbureau.gc.ca]

===Consumer Protection BC===
A non-profit organization that helps protect consumers in BC. They provide information and investigate complaints relating to consumer purchases.
:Toll-free: 1-888-564-9963
:[mailto:info@consumerprotectionbc.ca info@consumerprotectionbc.ca]
:[http://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca www.consumerprotectionbc.ca ]

===Credit Counselling Society ===
A non-profit organization that provides support for people struggling with debt, as well as counselling to help people manage money better.
:Toll-free: 1-888-527-8999
:[mailto:info@nomoredebts.org info@nomoredebts.org]
:[http://www.nomoredebts.org www.nomoredebts.org]

===Lawyer Referral Service===
Helps people connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult.
:Phone: 604-687-3221
:[mailto:lawyerreferral@accessprobono.ca lawyerreferral@accessprobono.ca]
:[http://www.lrsbc.org www.lrsbc.org]

===VictimLink BC===
A toll-free 24/7 information and support line for victims of crime in British Columbia.
:Toll-free: 1-800-563-0808
:TTY: 604-875-0885 (for hard of hearing)
:[mailto:VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca]

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Drew Jackson: /* Credit Counselling Society */

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===Access Pro Bono===
Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice to qualifying persons who cannot obtain legal aid or afford a lawyer.
:Lower Mainland: 604-878-7400
:Toll-free: 1-877-762-6664
:[http://www.accessprobono.ca www.accessprobono.ca]

===Better Business Bureau of Mainland British Columbia===
A non-profit organization that assists people in the Lower Mainland and interior BC in finding businesses and charities they can trust.
:Toll-free: 1-888-803-1222
:[mailto://contactus@mbc.bbb.org contactus@mbc.bbb.org]
:[http://www.mbc.bbb.org www.mbc.bbb.org]

===Better Business Bureau of Victoria===
A non-profit organization that assists people on Vancouver Island in finding businesses and charities they can trust.
:Toll-free: 1-877-826-4222
:[mailto://info@vi.bbb.org info@vi.bbb.org]
:[http://www.vi.bbb.org www.vi.bbb.org]

===Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre===
The central agency in Canada that collects information about fraud and identity theft. They don’t conduct investigations but they do help law enforcement agencies by identifying connections among seemingly unrelated cases.
:Toll-free: 1-888-495-8501
:[http://www.antifraudcentre.ca www.antifraudcentre.ca]

===Competition Bureau===
A federal agency that helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions. They help combat deceptive selling practices and scams.
:Toll-free: 1-800-348-5358
:Toll-free TTY: 1-800-642-3844 (for hard of hearing)
:[http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca www.competitionbureau.gc.ca]

===Consumer Protection BC===
A non-profit organization that helps protect consumers in BC. They provide information and investigate complaints relating to consumer purchases.
:Toll-free: 1-888-564-9963
:[mailto://info@consumerprotectionbc.ca info@consumerprotectionbc.ca]
:[http://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca www.consumerprotectionbc.ca ]

===Credit Counselling Society ===
A non-profit organization that provides support for people struggling with debt, as well as counselling to help people manage money better.
:Toll-free: 1-888-527-8999
:[mailto:info@nomoredebts.org info@nomoredebts.org]
:[http://www.nomoredebts.org www.nomoredebts.org]

===Lawyer Referral Service===
Helps people connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult.
:Phone: 604-687-3221
:[mailto:lawyerreferral@accessprobono.ca lawyerreferral@accessprobono.ca]
:[http://www.lrsbc.org www.lrsbc.org]

===VictimLink BC===
A toll-free 24/7 information and support line for victims of crime in British Columbia.
:Toll-free: 1-800-563-0808
:TTY: 604-875-0885 (for hard of hearing)
:[mailto:VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca]

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Drew Jackson: /* VictimLink BC */

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===Access Pro Bono===
Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice to qualifying persons who cannot obtain legal aid or afford a lawyer.
:Lower Mainland: 604-878-7400
:Toll-free: 1-877-762-6664
:[http://www.accessprobono.ca www.accessprobono.ca]

===Better Business Bureau of Mainland British Columbia===
A non-profit organization that assists people in the Lower Mainland and interior BC in finding businesses and charities they can trust.
:Toll-free: 1-888-803-1222
:[mailto://contactus@mbc.bbb.org contactus@mbc.bbb.org]
:[http://www.mbc.bbb.org www.mbc.bbb.org]

===Better Business Bureau of Victoria===
A non-profit organization that assists people on Vancouver Island in finding businesses and charities they can trust.
:Toll-free: 1-877-826-4222
:[mailto://info@vi.bbb.org info@vi.bbb.org]
:[http://www.vi.bbb.org www.vi.bbb.org]

===Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre===
The central agency in Canada that collects information about fraud and identity theft. They don’t conduct investigations but they do help law enforcement agencies by identifying connections among seemingly unrelated cases.
:Toll-free: 1-888-495-8501
:[http://www.antifraudcentre.ca www.antifraudcentre.ca]

===Competition Bureau===
A federal agency that helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions. They help combat deceptive selling practices and scams.
:Toll-free: 1-800-348-5358
:Toll-free TTY: 1-800-642-3844 (for hard of hearing)
:[http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca www.competitionbureau.gc.ca]

===Consumer Protection BC===
A non-profit organization that helps protect consumers in BC. They provide information and investigate complaints relating to consumer purchases.
:Toll-free: 1-888-564-9963
:[mailto://info@consumerprotectionbc.ca info@consumerprotectionbc.ca]
:[http://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca www.consumerprotectionbc.ca ]

===Credit Counselling Society ===
A non-profit organization that provides support for people struggling with debt, as well as counselling to help people manage money better.
:Toll-free: 1-888-527-8999
:[mailto://info@nomoredebts.org info@nomoredebts.org]
:[http://www.nomoredebts.org www.nomoredebts.org]

===Lawyer Referral Service===
Helps people connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult.
:Phone: 604-687-3221
:[mailto:lawyerreferral@accessprobono.ca lawyerreferral@accessprobono.ca]
:[http://www.lrsbc.org www.lrsbc.org]

===VictimLink BC===
A toll-free 24/7 information and support line for victims of crime in British Columbia.
:Toll-free: 1-800-563-0808
:TTY: 604-875-0885 (for hard of hearing)
:[mailto:VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca]

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Drew Jackson: /* Lawyer Referral Service */

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===Access Pro Bono===
Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice to qualifying persons who cannot obtain legal aid or afford a lawyer.
:Lower Mainland: 604-878-7400
:Toll-free: 1-877-762-6664
:[http://www.accessprobono.ca www.accessprobono.ca]

===Better Business Bureau of Mainland British Columbia===
A non-profit organization that assists people in the Lower Mainland and interior BC in finding businesses and charities they can trust.
:Toll-free: 1-888-803-1222
:[mailto://contactus@mbc.bbb.org contactus@mbc.bbb.org]
:[http://www.mbc.bbb.org www.mbc.bbb.org]

===Better Business Bureau of Victoria===
A non-profit organization that assists people on Vancouver Island in finding businesses and charities they can trust.
:Toll-free: 1-877-826-4222
:[mailto://info@vi.bbb.org info@vi.bbb.org]
:[http://www.vi.bbb.org www.vi.bbb.org]

===Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre===
The central agency in Canada that collects information about fraud and identity theft. They don’t conduct investigations but they do help law enforcement agencies by identifying connections among seemingly unrelated cases.
:Toll-free: 1-888-495-8501
:[http://www.antifraudcentre.ca www.antifraudcentre.ca]

===Competition Bureau===
A federal agency that helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions. They help combat deceptive selling practices and scams.
:Toll-free: 1-800-348-5358
:Toll-free TTY: 1-800-642-3844 (for hard of hearing)
:[http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca www.competitionbureau.gc.ca]

===Consumer Protection BC===
A non-profit organization that helps protect consumers in BC. They provide information and investigate complaints relating to consumer purchases.
:Toll-free: 1-888-564-9963
:[mailto://info@consumerprotectionbc.ca info@consumerprotectionbc.ca]
:[http://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca www.consumerprotectionbc.ca ]

===Credit Counselling Society ===
A non-profit organization that provides support for people struggling with debt, as well as counselling to help people manage money better.
:Toll-free: 1-888-527-8999
:[mailto://info@nomoredebts.org info@nomoredebts.org]
:[http://www.nomoredebts.org www.nomoredebts.org]

===Lawyer Referral Service===
Helps people connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult.
:Phone: 604-687-3221
:[mailto:lawyerreferral@accessprobono.ca lawyerreferral@accessprobono.ca]
:[http://www.lrsbc.org www.lrsbc.org]

===VictimLink BC===
A toll-free 24/7 information and support line for victims of crime in British Columbia.
:Toll-free: 1-800-563-0808
:TTY: 604-875-0885 (for hard of hearing)
:[mailto://VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca]

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Where to Get Help for Consumer Law Essentials

2025-08-05T21:52:18Z

Drew Jackson: /* Lawyer Referral Service */

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Here are options for further information and assistance with consumer problems.

===Access Pro Bono===
Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice to qualifying persons who cannot obtain legal aid or afford a lawyer.
:Lower Mainland: 604-878-7400
:Toll-free: 1-877-762-6664
:[http://www.accessprobono.ca www.accessprobono.ca]

=== Better Business Bureau of Mainland British Columbia===
A non-profit organization that assists people in the Lower Mainland and interior BC in finding businesses they can trust.
:Toll-free: 1-888-803-1222
:[mailto:contactus@mbc.bbb.org contactus@mbc.bbb.org]
:[http://www.mbc.bbb.org www.mbc.bbb.org]

===Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island===
A non-profit organization that assists people on Vancouver Island in finding businesses they can trust.
:Toll-free: 1-877-826-4222
:[mailto:info@vi.bbb.org info@vi.bbb.org]
:[http://www.vi.bbb.org www.vi.bbb.org]

===Competition Bureau===
A federal agency that helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions. They help combat deceptive selling practices and scams.
:Toll-free: 1-800-348-5358
:Toll-free TTY: 1-800-642-3844 (for hard of hearing)
:[http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca www.competitionbureau.gc.ca]

===Consumer Protection BC===
A non-profit organization that helps protect consumers in BC. They provide assistance and investigate complaints relating to certain types of consumer problems and contracts.
:Toll-free: 1-888-564-9963
:[mailto:info@consumerprotectionbc.ca info@consumerprotectionbc.ca]
:[http://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca www.consumerprotectionbc.ca]

===Lawyer Referral Service===
Helps people connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult.
:Phone: 604-687-3221
:[mailto:lawyerreferral@accessprobono.ca lawyerreferral@accessprobono.ca]
:[http://www.lrsbc.org www.lrsbc.org]

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Where to Get Help for Managing Someone Else's Money

2025-08-05T21:50:25Z

Drew Jackson: /* Provincial Health Authorities */

{{REVIEWEDPLS | reviewer = [[Kevin Smith]]|date= January 2018}}{{Managing Someone Else's Money TOC}}==Local & provincial agencies==

===Better Business Bureau ===
A non-profit organization that assists people in finding businesses they can trust. You can file a complaint about a business or report a scam.
:Lower Mainland: 1-888-803-1222
:Vancouver Island: 1-877-826-4222
:[https://www.bbb.org/en/ca/bbb-directory/bc www.bbb.org]

===Consumer Protection BC===
A non-profit organization that helps protect consumers in BC. They provide assistance and investigate complaints relating to certain types of consumer problems and contracts.
:Toll-free: 1-888-564-9963
:[mailto://info@consumerprotectionbc.ca info@consumerprotectionbc.ca]
:[http://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca www.consumerprotectionbc.ca]

===Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre===
A non-profit organization providing people in BC with information on personal planning, and assistance to make and use representation agreements. They offer extensive [http://www.nidus.ca/?page_id=68 resources for attorneys] acting under an enduring power of attorney. They also host a registry for personal planning documents.
:[mailto://info@nidus.ca info@nidus.ca]
:[http://www.nidus.ca www.nidus.ca]

===Provincial Health Authorities===
If abuse of an older adult is suspected, an agency designated under the law in BC can investigate. The provincial health authorities are designated agencies. These agencies can offer support to the older adult or take steps to protect them.
:[https://www.trustee.bc.ca/adults/protecting-vulnerable-adult-abuse-neglect-or-self-neglect#designated-agency Designated Agencies Contact Information]

===Public Guardian and Trustee===
This public body can investigate the misuse of a power of attorney where the adult has become mentally incapable. It also provides financial management and legal decision-making for vulnerable adults.
:700 - 808 West Hastings Street
:Vancouver, BC V6C 3L3
:604-660-4444
:[http://www.trustee.bc.ca www.trustee.bc.ca]

===Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL)===
A safe, confidential place for older adults and those who care about them to talk to someone about situations where they feel they are being abused or mistreated, or to receive information about elder abuse prevention.
:Lower Mainland: 604-437-1940
:Toll-free: 1-866-437-1940
:[http://www.seniorsfirstbc.ca/programs/sail www.seniorsfirstbc.ca/programs/sail]

===Seniors Advocate BC===
The Office of the Seniors Advocate BC monitors and analyzes seniors’ services and issues in the province, and makes recommendations to government and service providers to address systemic issues.
:Victoria: 250-952-3181
:Toll-free: 1-877-952-3181
:[mailto://info@seniorsadvocatebc.ca info@seniorsadvocatebc.ca]
:[http://www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca]

===SeniorsBC===
This provincial government website provides information about BC government programs and services for older adults.
:[http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors]

===Service BC (Enquiry BC)===
Call toll-free to reach provincial government offices and services throughout British Columbia from 8 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday. Service BC offices are the business offices of the provincial government in about 60 communities across the province.
:Lower Mainland: 604-660-2421
:Victoria: 250-387-6121
:Toll-free: 1-800-663-7867
:TTY/TDD for hearing impaired: 1-800-661-8773
:[mailto://enquirybc@gov.bc.ca enquirybc@gov.bc.ca]
:[http://www2.gov.bc.ca www2.gov.bc.ca]

==For legal help==
===Access Pro Bono===
Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice to qualifying persons who cannot obtain legal aid or afford a lawyer.
:604-878-7400
:[http://www.accessprobono.ca accessprobono.ca]

===Lawyer Referral Service===
Access Pro Bono offers referrals to lawyers who can provide a free 15-minute consultation. (Try to organize your information in advance so as to make efficient use of the time available.)
:604-687-3221
:[https://www.accessprobono.ca/our-programs/lawyer-referral-service accessprobono.ca]

===Seniors First BC===
A non-profit organization providing free legal services for people age 55 and over. Older adults experiencing issues with debt, tenancy matters, or pensions or benefits can be assisted by a legal advocate. An Elder Law Clinic offers lawyers experienced in matters involving capacity, residential care, and elder abuse or neglect.
:Lower Mainland: 604-437-1940
:Toll free: 1-866-437-1940
:[http://seniorsfirstbc.ca seniorsfirstbc.ca]

==For accounting and financial help==
===Accountants===
Find a local chartered professional accountant on the website of the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC.
:[http://www.bccpa.ca www.bccpa.ca]

===Quicken===
Quicken is a software program from Intuit that can help with managing personal funds. The company also offers a free online service for personal finances, called Mint. These services help you set budgets, track spending and pay bills.
:[http://www.quicken.com www.quicken.com]

===Self Counsel Press Guides===
Self Counsel Press publishes do-it-yourself guides on legal and financial topics for BC, including ''Financial Care for Your Aging Parent'', ''Personal Budgeting Kit'' and ''Protect Your Elderly Parents: Become Your Parents’ Guardian or Trustee''. These guides include templates and forms to help with budgeting, inventories and staying organized.
:[http://www.self-counsel.com www.self-counsel.com]

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Where to Get Help for Being an Executor

2025-08-05T21:46:06Z

Drew Jackson:

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{{Being an Executor TOC}}
=== Access Pro Bono ===
Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice to qualifying people who cannot obtain legal aid or afford a lawyer.
:Toll-free: 604-878-7400
:[http://www.accessprobono.ca accessprobono.ca]

=== Canada Revenue Agency ===
''[https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/life-events/doing-taxes-someone-died/prepare-returns.html Prepare tax returns for someone who died]'' provides information and forms for those filing tax returns for someone who died.
:Toll-free: 1-800-959-8281
:[http://www.canada.ca/tax canada.ca/tax]

=== Clicklaw ===
Online resource offers one-stop access to legal information, education, and help for British Columbians from trusted organizations. Select the topic “Wills, estates & planning.”
:[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca clicklaw.bc.ca]

=== Lawyer Referral Service ===
Helps people connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult.
:Toll-free: 604-687-3221
:[https://www.accessprobono.ca/our-programs/lawyer-referral-service accessprobono.ca]

=== People's Law School ===
More in depth guidance for executors of an estate in British Columbia, including how to fill out probate or administration forms.
:[https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/category/wills-estates/dealing-with-estate/ peopleslawschool.ca]

=== Public Guardian and Trustee of BC ===
This public body may manage estates, for a fee, when the executor isn’t able or willing to do so, or when someone dies without a will.
:700 - 808 West Hastings Street
:Vancouver, BC V6C 3L3
:Phone: 604-660-4444
:[http://www.trustee.bc.ca trustee.bc.ca]

=== Self Counsel Press ===
Publisher of do-it-yourself guides on legal topics, including the ''British Columbia Probate Kit'', which includes the forms required for probate and a step-by-step explanation of the process.
:[http://www.self-counsel.com self-counsel.com]

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2025-08-05T21:44:22Z

Drew Jackson:

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=== Access Pro Bono ===
Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice to qualifying people who cannot obtain legal aid or afford a lawyer.
:Toll-free: 604-878-7400
:[http://www.accessprobono.ca accessprobono.ca]

=== Canada Revenue Agency ===
''[https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/life-events/doing-taxes-someone-died/prepare-returns.html Prepare tax returns for someone who died]'' provides information and forms for those filing tax returns for someone who died.
:Toll-free: 1-800-959-8281
:[http://www.canada.ca/tax canada.ca/tax]

=== Clicklaw ===
Online resource offers one-stop access to legal information, education, and help for British Columbians from trusted organizations. Select the topic “Wills, estates & planning.”
:[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca clicklaw.bc.ca]

=== Lawyer Referral Service ===
Helps people connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult.
:Toll-free: 604-687-3221
:[https://www.accessprobono.ca/our-programs/lawyer-referral-service accessprobono.ca]

=== People's Law School ===
Step-by-step guidance for executors and administrators of an estate in British Columbia.
:[https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/category/wills-estates/dealing-with-estate/ peopleslawschool.ca]

=== Public Guardian and Trustee of BC ===
This public body may manage estates, for a fee, when the executor isn’t able or willing to do so, or when someone dies without a will.
:700 - 808 West Hastings Street
:Vancouver, BC V6C 3L3
:Phone: 604-660-4444
:[http://www.trustee.bc.ca trustee.bc.ca]

=== Self Counsel Press ===
Publisher of do-it-yourself guides on legal topics, including the ''British Columbia Probate Kit'', which includes the forms required for probate and a step-by-step explanation of the process.
:[http://www.self-counsel.com self-counsel.com]

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Where to Get Help for Being an Executor

2025-08-05T21:42:07Z

Drew Jackson: /* Lawyer Referral Service */

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=== Access Pro Bono ===
Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice to qualifying people who cannot obtain legal aid or afford a lawyer.
:Toll-free: 604-878-7400
:[http://www.accessprobono.ca accessprobono.ca]

=== Canada Revenue Agency ===
''[https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/life-events/doing-taxes-someone-died/prepare-returns.html Prepare tax returns for someone who died]'' provides information and forms for those filing tax returns for someone who died.
:Toll-free: 1-800-959-8281
:[http://www.canada.ca/tax canada.ca/tax]

=== Clicklaw ===
Online resource offers one-stop access to legal information, education, and help for British Columbians from trusted organizations. Select the topic “Wills, estates & planning.”
:[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca clicklaw.bc.ca]

=== Lawyer Referral Service ===
Helps people connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult.
:Toll-free: 604-687-3221
:[https://www.accessprobono.ca/our-programs/lawyer-referral-service accessprobono.ca]

=== Public Guardian and Trustee of BC ===
This public body may manage estates, for a fee, when the executor isn’t able or willing to do so, or when someone dies without a will.
:700 - 808 West Hastings Street
:Vancouver, BC V6C 3L3
:Phone: 604-660-4444
:[http://www.trustee.bc.ca trustee.bc.ca]

=== Self Counsel Press ===
Publisher of do-it-yourself guides on legal topics, including the ''British Columbia Probate Kit'', which includes the forms required for probate and a step-by-step explanation of the process.
:[http://www.self-counsel.com self-counsel.com]

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Where to Get Help for Being an Executor

2025-08-05T21:41:19Z

Drew Jackson: /* Clicklaw */

{{REVIEWEDPLS | reviewer = [[Stephen Hsia|Stephen Hsia]]|date= March 2019}}
{{Being an Executor TOC}}
=== Access Pro Bono ===
Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice to qualifying people who cannot obtain legal aid or afford a lawyer.
:Toll-free: 604-878-7400
:[http://www.accessprobono.ca accessprobono.ca]

=== Canada Revenue Agency ===
''[https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/life-events/doing-taxes-someone-died/prepare-returns.html Prepare tax returns for someone who died]'' provides information and forms for those filing tax returns for someone who died.
:Toll-free: 1-800-959-8281
:[http://www.canada.ca/tax canada.ca/tax]

=== Clicklaw ===
Online resource offers one-stop access to legal information, education, and help for British Columbians from trusted organizations. Select the topic “Wills, estates & planning.”
:[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca clicklaw.bc.ca]

=== Lawyer Referral Service ===
Helps people connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult.
:Toll-free: 604-687-3221
:Toll-free: 1-800-663-1919

=== Public Guardian and Trustee of BC ===
This public body may manage estates, for a fee, when the executor isn’t able or willing to do so, or when someone dies without a will.
:700 - 808 West Hastings Street
:Vancouver, BC V6C 3L3
:Phone: 604-660-4444
:[http://www.trustee.bc.ca trustee.bc.ca]

=== Self Counsel Press ===
Publisher of do-it-yourself guides on legal topics, including the ''British Columbia Probate Kit'', which includes the forms required for probate and a step-by-step explanation of the process.
:[http://www.self-counsel.com self-counsel.com]

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Where to Get Help for Being an Executor

2025-08-05T21:40:04Z

Drew Jackson:

{{REVIEWEDPLS | reviewer = [[Stephen Hsia|Stephen Hsia]]|date= March 2019}}
{{Being an Executor TOC}}
=== Access Pro Bono ===
Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice to qualifying people who cannot obtain legal aid or afford a lawyer.
:Toll-free: 604-878-7400
:[http://www.accessprobono.ca accessprobono.ca]

=== Canada Revenue Agency ===
''[https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/life-events/doing-taxes-someone-died/prepare-returns.html Prepare tax returns for someone who died]'' provides information and forms for those filing tax returns for someone who died.
:Toll-free: 1-800-959-8281
:[http://www.canada.ca/tax canada.ca/tax]

=== Clicklaw ===
Online resource offers one-stop access to legal information, education, and help for British Columbians from trusted organizations. Select the topic “Wills & Estates.”
:[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca clicklaw.bc.ca]

=== Lawyer Referral Service ===
Helps people connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult.
:Toll-free: 604-687-3221
:Toll-free: 1-800-663-1919

=== Public Guardian and Trustee of BC ===
This public body may manage estates, for a fee, when the executor isn’t able or willing to do so, or when someone dies without a will.
:700 - 808 West Hastings Street
:Vancouver, BC V6C 3L3
:Phone: 604-660-4444
:[http://www.trustee.bc.ca trustee.bc.ca]

=== Self Counsel Press ===
Publisher of do-it-yourself guides on legal topics, including the ''British Columbia Probate Kit'', which includes the forms required for probate and a step-by-step explanation of the process.
:[http://www.self-counsel.com self-counsel.com]

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Consequences of a Youth Record in BC

2025-08-05T21:31:58Z

Drew Jackson:

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'''''Consequences of a Youth Record''''' from [[People's Law School]] sets out a young person’s involvement in Canada’s youth justice system. This wikibook contains public legal information on frequently asked questions about a youth record, access to and closure of a youth record, and consequences of a record.

== Contents ==

*[[What is a Youth Record|What is a Youth Record?]]

*[[Protection of a Young Person's Privacy|Protection of a Young Person's Privacy]]

*[[How Long Does a Youth Record Last|How Long Does a Youth Record Last?]]

*[[Consequences of Having a Youth Record|Consequences of Having a Youth Record]]

*[[Making Sure a Youth Record is Closed|Making Sure a Youth Record is Closed]]

*[[Glossary of Consequences of a Youth Record| Glossary]]

*[[Where to Get Help for Consequences of Youth Record|Where to Get Help]]

==About this Wikibook==

*[[About Consequences of a Youth Record|About ''Consequences of a Youth Record'']]
*Learn more about [[Clicklaw Wikibooks]] or visit other wikibooks from [[People's Law School]]

== About People's Law School==
The [[People's Law School]] is a non-profit charitable society whose purpose is to provide British Columbians with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.

[[File:Peopleslawschoollogo-horizontal.jpg|250px|link=]]
:1433 - 1130 W Pender Street
:Vancouver, BC V6E 4A4
:604-331-5400
:[mailto:info@peopleslawschool.ca info@peopleslawschool.ca]
:[http://www.peopleslawschool.ca www.peopleslawschool.ca]

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Where to Get Help for Consequences of Youth Record

2025-08-05T21:30:40Z

Drew Jackson: /* Legal Aid BC */

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=== Department of Justice Canada ===
The department's website has more information about the justice system in Canada.
:[https://www.justice.gc.ca/youth justice.gc.ca/youth]

=== Clicklaw ===
Clicklaw features legal information and education designed for the public.
:[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca clicklaw.bc.ca]

=== Law Students Legal Advice Clinics ===
Law student clinics in the Lower Mainland and Victoria provide information and assistance.
:Lower Mainland: 604-822-5791 or [https://www.lslap.bc.ca lslap.bc.ca]
:Victoria: 250-385-1221 or [https://thelawcentre.ca/ thelawcentre.ca]
:

=== Lawyer Referral Service ===
Helps people connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult.
:Phone: 604-687-3221
:Email: lawyerreferral@bccba.org
:[https://www.accessprobono.ca/our-programs/lawyer-referral-service accessprobono.ca]

=== Legal Aid BC ===
Assistance for low income people facing criminal law issues.
:Lower Mainland: 604-408-2172
:Outside Lower Mainland: 1-866-577-2525

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Where to Get Help for Consequences of Youth Record

2025-08-05T21:27:33Z

Drew Jackson: /* Lawyer Referral Service */

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=== Department of Justice Canada ===
The department's website has more information about the justice system in Canada.
:[https://www.justice.gc.ca/youth justice.gc.ca/youth]

=== Clicklaw ===
Clicklaw features legal information and education designed for the public.
:[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca clicklaw.bc.ca]

=== Law Students Legal Advice Clinics ===
Law student clinics in the Lower Mainland and Victoria provide information and assistance.
:Lower Mainland: 604-822-5791 or [https://www.lslap.bc.ca lslap.bc.ca]
:Victoria: 250-385-1221 or [https://thelawcentre.ca/ thelawcentre.ca]
:

=== Lawyer Referral Service ===
Helps people connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult.
:Phone: 604-687-3221
:Email: lawyerreferral@bccba.org
:[https://www.accessprobono.ca/our-programs/lawyer-referral-service accessprobono.ca]

=== Legal Aid BC Call Centre ===
Can answer legal questions and direct people to other information or services that can help them solve their legal problems. They do not give legal advice.
:Lower Mainland: 604.408.2172
:Outside Lower Mainland: 1.866.577.2525

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Where to Get Help for Consequences of Youth Record

2025-08-05T21:26:49Z

Drew Jackson: /* Lawyer Referral Service */

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=== Department of Justice Canada ===
The department's website has more information about the justice system in Canada.
:[https://www.justice.gc.ca/youth justice.gc.ca/youth]

=== Clicklaw ===
Clicklaw features legal information and education designed for the public.
:[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca clicklaw.bc.ca]

=== Law Students Legal Advice Clinics ===
Law student clinics in the Lower Mainland and Victoria provide information and assistance.
:Lower Mainland: 604-822-5791 or [https://www.lslap.bc.ca lslap.bc.ca]
:Victoria: 250-385-1221 or [https://thelawcentre.ca/ thelawcentre.ca]
:

=== Lawyer Referral Service ===
Helps people connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult.
:Lower Mainland: 604-687-3221
:Outside Lower Mainland: 1-800-663-1919
:lawyerreferral@bccba.org
:[https://www.accessprobono.ca/our-programs/lawyer-referral-service accessprobono.ca]

=== Legal Aid BC Call Centre ===
Can answer legal questions and direct people to other information or services that can help them solve their legal problems. They do not give legal advice.
:Lower Mainland: 604.408.2172
:Outside Lower Mainland: 1.866.577.2525

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Where to Get Help for Consequences of Youth Record

2025-08-05T21:25:47Z

Drew Jackson: /* Law Students Legal Advice Clinics */

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=== Department of Justice Canada ===
The department's website has more information about the justice system in Canada.
:[https://www.justice.gc.ca/youth justice.gc.ca/youth]

=== Clicklaw ===
Clicklaw features legal information and education designed for the public.
:[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca clicklaw.bc.ca]

=== Law Students Legal Advice Clinics ===
Law student clinics in the Lower Mainland and Victoria provide information and assistance.
:Lower Mainland: 604-822-5791 or [https://www.lslap.bc.ca lslap.bc.ca]
:Victoria: 250-385-1221 or [https://thelawcentre.ca/ thelawcentre.ca]
:

=== Lawyer Referral Service ===
Helps you connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult to see if you want to hire them.
:Lower Mainland: 604.687.3221
:Outside Lower Mainland: 1.800.663.1919
:lawyerreferral@bccba.org
:[https://www.accessprobono.ca/our-programs/lawyer-referral-service accessprobono.ca]

=== Legal Aid BC Call Centre ===
Can answer legal questions and direct people to other information or services that can help them solve their legal problems. They do not give legal advice.
:Lower Mainland: 604.408.2172
:Outside Lower Mainland: 1.866.577.2525

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Where to Get Help for Consequences of Youth Record

2025-08-05T21:24:16Z

Drew Jackson:

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=== Department of Justice Canada ===
The department's website has more information about the justice system in Canada.
:[https://www.justice.gc.ca/youth justice.gc.ca/youth]

=== Clicklaw ===
Clicklaw features legal information and education designed for the public.
:[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca clicklaw.bc.ca]

=== Law Students Legal Advice Clinics ===
Law student clinics in the Lower Mainland and Victoria provide information and assistance.
:Lower Mainland: 604.822.5791 or [https://www.lslap.bc.ca lslap.bc.ca]
:Victoria: 1.250.385.1221 or [https://thelawcentre.ca/ thelawcentre.ca]
:

=== Lawyer Referral Service ===
Helps you connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult to see if you want to hire them.
:Lower Mainland: 604.687.3221
:Outside Lower Mainland: 1.800.663.1919
:lawyerreferral@bccba.org
:[https://www.accessprobono.ca/our-programs/lawyer-referral-service accessprobono.ca]

=== Legal Aid BC Call Centre ===
Can answer legal questions and direct people to other information or services that can help them solve their legal problems. They do not give legal advice.
:Lower Mainland: 604.408.2172
:Outside Lower Mainland: 1.866.577.2525

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Where to Get Help for Consequences of Youth Record

2025-08-05T21:21:23Z

Drew Jackson: /* Department of Justice Canada */

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=== Department of Justice Canada ===
The department's website has more information about the justice system in Canada.
:[https://www.justice.gc.ca/youth justice.gc.ca/youth]

=== Clicklaw ===
Clicklaw is a website aimed at enhancing access to justice in British Columbia. It features legal information and education designed for the public from over 24 contributor organizations.
:[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca clicklaw.bc.ca]

=== Law Students Legal Advice Clinics ===
These clinics provide information and assistance about choosing or being an executor, and youth records. In the Lower Mainland, law students from the University of British Columbia hold free legal clinics in different locations.
:Lower Mainland: 604.822.5791
:Victoria: 1.250.385.1221
:[https://www.lslap.bc.ca lslap.bc.ca]

=== Lawyer Referral Service ===
Helps you connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult to see if you want to hire them.
:Lower Mainland: 604.687.3221
:Outside Lower Mainland: 1.800.663.1919
:lawyerreferral@bccba.org
:[https://www.accessprobono.ca/our-programs/lawyer-referral-service accessprobono.ca]

=== Legal Aid BC Call Centre ===
Can answer legal questions and direct people to other information or services that can help them solve their legal problems. They do not give legal advice.
:Lower Mainland: 604.408.2172
:Outside Lower Mainland: 1.866.577.2525

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Where to Get Help for Consequences of Youth Record

2025-08-05T21:20:40Z

Drew Jackson:

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=== Department of Justice Canada ===
Visit the website for more information about the Justice System in Canada.
:[https://www.justice.gc.ca/youth justice.gc.ca/youth]

=== Clicklaw ===
Clicklaw is a website aimed at enhancing access to justice in British Columbia. It features legal information and education designed for the public from over 24 contributor organizations.
:[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca clicklaw.bc.ca]

=== Law Students Legal Advice Clinics ===
These clinics provide information and assistance about choosing or being an executor, and youth records. In the Lower Mainland, law students from the University of British Columbia hold free legal clinics in different locations.
:Lower Mainland: 604.822.5791
:Victoria: 1.250.385.1221
:[https://www.lslap.bc.ca lslap.bc.ca]

=== Lawyer Referral Service ===
Helps you connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult to see if you want to hire them.
:Lower Mainland: 604.687.3221
:Outside Lower Mainland: 1.800.663.1919
:lawyerreferral@bccba.org
:[https://www.accessprobono.ca/our-programs/lawyer-referral-service accessprobono.ca]

=== Legal Aid BC Call Centre ===
Can answer legal questions and direct people to other information or services that can help them solve their legal problems. They do not give legal advice.
:Lower Mainland: 604.408.2172
:Outside Lower Mainland: 1.866.577.2525

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Where to Get Help for Consequences of Youth Record

2025-08-05T21:19:28Z

Drew Jackson:

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=== Department of Justice Canada ===
Visit the website for more information about the Justice System in Canada.
:[https://www.justice.gc.ca/youth justice.gc.ca/youth]

=== Clicklaw ===
Clicklaw is a website aimed at enhancing access to justice in British Columbia. It features legal information and education designed for the public from over 24 contributor organizations.
:[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca clicklaw.bc.ca]

=== Law Students Legal Advice Clinics ===
These clinics provide information and assistance about choosing or being an executor, and youth records. In the Lower Mainland, law students from the University of British Columbia hold free legal clinics in different locations.
:Lower Mainland: 604.822.5791
:Victoria: 1.250.385.1221
:[https://www.lslap.bc.ca lslap.bc.ca]

|=== Lawyer Referral Service ===
Helps you connect with a lawyer for a complimentary 15-minute consult to see if you want to hire them.
:Lower Mainland: 604.687.3221
:Outside Lower Mainland: 1.800.663.1919
:lawyerreferral@bccba.org
:[https://www.accessprobono.ca/our-programs/lawyer-referral-service accessprobono.ca]

=== Legal Aid BC Call Centre ===
Can answer legal questions and direct people to other information or services that can help them solve their legal problems. They do not give legal advice.
:Lower Mainland: 604.408.2172
:Outside Lower Mainland: 1.866.577.2525

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Renting a Home

2025-07-25T20:45:53Z

Drew Jackson: /* Eviction */

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Every province in Canada has laws about renting, as well as about buying and owning a home. In this section, you will learn about these laws in British Columbia.

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==Before renting==
[[File:cutoutofhome.jpg|thumb|275px|right| link=| Image via www.istock.com]]

When you rent a place to live, you are a renter, also known as a '''tenant'''. If you own a home or apartment and you rent it to someone else, you are a '''landlord'''.

You must follow BC laws about renting if you are a tenant or a landlord. A government office is responsible for making sure landlords and tenants follow these laws. It’s called the [https://gov.bc.ca/landlordtenant Residential Tenancy Branch].

===The laws in play===
The main law that sets out the rules for tenants and landlords is called the [https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/stat/sbc-2002-c-78/189289/sbc-2002-c-78.html ''Residential Tenancy Act'']. There are more rules in another law called the [https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/regu/bc-reg-477-2003/latest/bc-reg-477-2003.html Residential Tenancy Regulation].

===There are supports available===
For information or free help, you can contact the Residential Tenancy Branch or the Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre.

:'''Residential Tenancy Branch'''
:Vancouver: 604-660-1020
:Victoria: 250-387-1602
:Toll-free: 1-800-665-8779
:[https://gov.bc.ca/landlordtenant gov.bc.ca/landlordtenant]

:'''Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC)'''
:Vancouver: 604-255-0546
:Toll-free: 1-800-665-1185
:[https://tenants.bc.ca/ tenants.bc.ca]

TRAC has an online course for first-time tenants at [https://rentingitright.ca/ rentingitright.ca]. In it, you’ll learn how to search for housing, put together a strong rental application, and safely sign a contract about your tenancy with the landlord.

You can also find answers to common questions tenants have at [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/renting peopleslawschool.ca/renting].

==Looking for a place==
When you look at a place to rent, the landlord will tell you how much the rent is. It’s important to ask the landlord what is included in the rent. For example, does the rent include gas, electricity, internet, cable service, or laundry machines for your use?

When you apply to rent a place, the landlord cannot charge you money to take your application. Doing this is illegal.

===Discrimination in renting===
A landlord can’t refuse to rent a place to live based on a part of someone’s identity protected under the law. Doing so is '''discrimination'''. The law protects against discrimination based on a person’s:
* race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, or Indigenous identity
* age
* sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression
* marital or family status
* religion
* (legal) source of income
* mental or physical disability

A landlord can't refuse to rent to someone or charge a different rent based on any of these protected characteristics.

So a landlord can't, for example, refuse to rent to someone because they’re on income assistance.

Or a landlord can't refuse to rent to someone because they have children. (There is an exception to this rule for rental buildings reserved for people age 55 and older.)

You can complain to the BC Human Rights Tribunal at [http://www.bchrt.bc.ca/ bchrt.bc.ca] if you think a landlord has discriminated against you.

For help with filing a human rights complaint, you can contact the BC Human Rights Clinic at [https://bchrc.net/ bchrc.net] operated by the Community Legal Assistance Society.

===Making an agreement to rent===
When you find a suitable place to rent, you and the landlord make a contract. This is a binding legal agreement. A contract between a tenant and landlord is called a '''tenancy agreement'''.

A tenancy agreement must follow the rules about renting in the ''Residential Tenancy Act'' and Regulation. It must be in writing. The Residential Tenancy Branch has a '''residential tenancy agreement''' form at [https://gov.bc.ca/landlordtenant gov.bc.ca/landlordtenant] that you and the landlord can use.

The agreement will say how much the rent is and when you must pay it. The agreement should also include what the law says about such things as '''security deposits''', rent increases, and repairs.

A tenancy agreement can be a month-to-month agreement or a fixed-term agreement, also known as a '''lease'''. If you sign a lease, you can’t move out until your lease is finished without paying extra money.

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The tenancy agreement must be signed and dated by you and your landlord. You should read the agreement before you sign it. Get someone to help if you need to. The landlord must give you a copy of the signed agreement within 21 days.

===Move-in inspection===
You and the landlord must do a walkaround before you move in, checking the rental unit out together. The landlord must complete a '''condition inspection report''', and both of you need to sign it. This is a written record of the condition of the place. The report should show if it's in poor condition.

Make sure you get a copy of the condition inspection report from the landlord.

===Paying a deposit===
When you move into a place, the landlord can ask for some extra money to cover any damage you may cause to the rental unit. This is called a '''security deposit'''. It can’t be more than half the monthly rent. The landlord can also ask for a pet damage deposit if they allow you to have a pet. That also can’t be more than half the monthly rent.

It is very important you keep the receipts for these deposits. At the end of your tenancy, you are entitled to the deposits back unless the landlord can show you damaged the unit.

==While renting==
===Paying rent===
When you rent a place to live, you usually pay rent to the landlord once a month. Make sure you get proof that you paid the rent. This can take the form of a receipt from the landlord, a witness, or a cancelled cheque from your bank or credit union. Keep this proof in case there is a dispute about it later.

===Rent increases===
If your landlord wants to raise your rent, they must follow the rules. For example, the landlord can only increase the rent once every 12 months. They can’t increase it more than a percentage set by the government.

As well, the landlord must use a special form called '''notice of rent increase'''. And they must give you this notice three full months before they can increase the rent.

For more on rent increases, see the Residential Tenancy Branch at [https://gov.bc.ca/landlordtenant gov.bc.ca/landlordtenant] and TRAC at [https://tenants.bc.ca/ tenants.bc.ca].

===Repairs===
Landlords are generally responsible for fixing problems in a rental unit. Tenants are responsible for repairing damage they (or their visitors or pets) cause.

The landlord must put up a sign or tell you in writing who and what number to call if there is an emergency. This includes urgent problems with electricity, plumbing (say the toilet doesn’t work), and heating.

If something needs to be fixed, ask your landlord to make the repairs. It’s a good idea to do this in writing and keep a copy of the letter.

If the landlord doesn’t make the repairs, contact the Residential Tenancy Branch at [https://gov.bc.ca/landlordtenant gov.bc.ca/landlordtenant] or TRAC at [https://tenants.bc.ca/ tenants.bc.ca].

Another option may be to contact your municipality. Many towns and cities have rules (or '''bylaws''') about keeping rental suites safe and healthy. You can contact your local city hall to ask them about these rules. They may be able to send an '''inspector'''. An inspector can check your place for free and tell the landlord to do the repairs.

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===Paying for damage===
As a tenant, if you (or your visitor or pet) damage the rental unit, you have to pay for the repair. You should tell the landlord right away.

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===Letting the landlord in===
Landlords can ask to enter the rental unit. You can agree to let the landlord in when they ask. Otherwise, the landlord must give you written notice at least 24 hours before they come. The notice must say what time between 8 am and 9 pm the landlord will come and why they are coming.

Sometimes there is an emergency. For example, you may have a fire or a broken water pipe. Then the landlord can come in without notice or permission.

===Resolving disputes===
If you have a problem with your landlord, you may be able to resolve the matter by talking to them. If you can’t work it out on your own, you can access '''dispute resolutio'''n through the Residential Tenancy Branch.

Either you or the landlord can apply for dispute resolution. The process involves a hearing — like a court hearing, but less formal. It’s usually held by teleconference. An independent decision-maker makes a decision in your situation based on the law. You need to have evidence in support of your claims. You and the landlord must follow the decision.

To learn more about how dispute resolution works, see the Residential Tenancy Branch at [https://gov.bc.ca/landlordtenant gov.bc.ca/landlordtenant] and TRAC at [https://tenants.bc.ca/ tenants.bc.ca].

==Ending a tenancy==
===Moving out===
When you want to move out of a house or apartment you are renting, the law requires that you tell your landlord in writing. This is called '''giving notice'''. You have to write your name, address and the date you will move out, and then sign the notice.

If you are in a '''month-to-month tenancy''', you must give notice to the landlord at least one month before you will move out. The first day of the month you plan to move out is too late.

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If you signed a fixed-term agreement or '''lease''', you are not allowed to end your tenancy early. If you do, you may have to pay extra money to the landlord for breaking the tenancy agreement.

It's best to give the notice to the landlord or the building manager yourself. You may want to ask someone to go with you in case the landlord denies receiving the notice. Keep a copy of the notice.

===Eviction===
A landlord can sometimes make a tenant move out of a rental unit. This is called '''eviction'''.

The law says how much time the landlord has to give the tenant to move out. It depends on the reasons for eviction. For example, the landlord can give:
* '''10 days notice''' when the tenant hasn’t paid the rent
* '''one month notice''' when the tenant is too noisy or has too many people living in the place
* '''three months notice''' when the landlord or a close family member wants to live in the rental unit

These are just examples.

As a tenant, be aware that the landlord cannot just tell you to leave. They have to put the eviction notice in writing, on the proper form, and explain the reason for the eviction. If you get an eviction notice, '''don’t ignore it'''. Read it very carefully.

You may disagree with the reason the landlord is evicting you. For example, you don’t think you’re too noisy, or you don’t have too many people living in your place. If you want to try to stop an eviction, you can '''dispute''' the notice. You can apply to the Residential Tenancy Branch to ask an arbitrator to decide. The eviction form will say how much time you have to do that.

If you get an eviction notice, you should ask for help or advice as soon as you can. Contact the Residential Tenancy Branch at [https://gov.bc.ca/landlordtenant gov.bc.ca/landlordtenant] or TRAC at [https://tenants.bc.ca/ tenants.bc.ca].

===Getting your security deposit back===
On moving out of your rental unit, you should give the landlord an address in writing saying where to send the '''security deposit'''. Once you have given the landlord this address, the landlord must do one of three things:
* return the security deposit with interest within 15 days,
* ask for your written permission to keep some or all of the deposit, or
* apply to the Residential Tenancy Branch for permission to keep some or all of the deposit.

If the landlord doesn’t deal with the security deposit within 15 days, they have to pay you double the amount of the deposit.

==Buying a home==
Buying a home is exciting. But it’s also stressful, as there’s a lot at stake.

Before you start looking, consider what you can afford. There are a lot of expenses involved. In addition to the obvious (the purchase price), there are closing costs (including legal fees), and ongoing costs such as loan payments, property taxes, and maintenance.

===Borrowing money to buy a home===
Most people cannot afford to pay the entire cost of a home up front. A lender may loan you money to purchase it. The money you borrow to buy a home is called a '''mortgage'''. The lender will also expect you to use some of your own money and make a '''down payment''' on the home you buy.

Sometimes a lender will give you a pre-approved mortgage. This is a mortgage amount at an interest rate they guarantee for a period of time, such as 90 days.

To pay down your mortgage, you make a regular payment, most often monthly. Your monthly payment includes the '''interest''' the lender charges you to borrow their money.

===What's involved in buying a home===
Most homes in Canada are sold through real estate agents, also called realtors. A real estate agent can assist you with the purchase process, including helping you understand the housing market, learning about the community you want to live in, and negotiating the purchase price. The cost of your real estate agent is usually covered by the seller of the home.

When you find a property you want to purchase, your real estate agent will write an offer, called a '''contract of purchase and sale'''. The agent will present your offer to the seller.

It’s a good idea to have the home inspected before you complete the sale. This may help you avoid big or small surprises such as structural problems or mould in the walls. A real estate agent can help you find a home inspector. As the buyer, you pay for the cost of the inspection.

To complete the sale, you need to prepare documents that transfer legal ownership from the seller to you. Most people hire a lawyer or notary public to help with this. Your real estate agent may be able to suggest one for you. Or you can search online or in your local phone book.

People’s Law School has more in-depth information about buying a home at [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/buying-home/ peopleslawschool.ca].

===Owning a home and bylaws===
When you own your home, many laws that come into play are made by your city or town. These are called '''bylaws'''. They deal with safety and health issues and allowable uses of the property. They set out rules for things like fences, trees, noise, parking, and pets.

For more information on these topics, visit the neighbours section on the People’s Law School website at [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/category/home-neighbours/neighbours/ peopleslawschool.ca].

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