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The '''''Tenant Survival Guide''''' is intended to give tenants a basic understanding of residential tenancy law in British Columbia and what it means to them. The Guide is produced by the [[Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre]], an educational organization promoting tenants' rights and affordable housing in British Columbia.
The '''''Tenant Survival Guide''''', produced by the [http://tenants.bc.ca/ Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC)], provides basic education on residential tenancy law in British Columbia. TRAC is a non-profit organization that promotes the legal protection of tenants by providing information, education, support, and research on residential tenancy matters.  


== Contents ==
== Contents ==
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*'''[[About the Tenant Survival Guide|Introduction]]'''  
*'''[[About the Tenant Survival Guide|Introduction]]'''  
*'''[[Before Renting]]'''  
*'''[[Preparing to Rent]]'''  
**[[Before Renting#The law in BC|The law in BC]]{{·}} [[Before Renting#Are you covered by the law?|Are you covered by the law?]]{{·}} [[Before Renting#Landlords, owners, and agents|Landlords, owners, and agents]]{{·}} [[Before Renting#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]]
**[[Preparing to Rent#The law in BC|The law in BC]]{{·}} [[Preparing to Rent#Are you covered by the law?|Are you covered by the law?]]{{·}} [[Preparing to Rent#Landlords, owners, and agents|Landlords, owners, and agents]]
*'''[[Making Your Tenancy Agreement|Making Your Agreement]]'''  
*'''[[Finding Rental Housing]]'''
**[[Making Your Tenancy Agreement#Budgeting for rental housing|Budgeting for rental housing]]{{·}} [[Making Your Tenancy Agreement#Identifying rental needs and preferences|Identifying rental needs and preferences]]{{·}} [[Making Your Tenancy Agreement#Searching for rental housing|Searching for rental housing]]{{·}} [[Making Your Tenancy Agreement#Viewing a rental unit|Viewing a rental unit]]{{·}} [[Making Your Tenancy Agreement#Personal information|Personal information]]{{·}} [[Making Your Tenancy Agreement#Discrimination|Discrimination]]{{·}} [[Making Your Tenancy Agreement#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]]
**[[Finding Rental Housing#Budgeting for rental housing|Budgeting for rental housing]]{{·}} [[Finding Rental Housing#Identifying rental needs and preferences|Identifying rental needs and preferences]]{{·}} [[Finding Rental Housing#Searching for rental housing|Searching for rental housing]]{{·}} [[Finding Rental Housing#Viewing a rental unit|Viewing a rental unit]]{{·}} [[Finding Rental Housing#Personal information|Personal information]]{{·}} [[Finding Rental Housing#Discrimination|Discrimination]]
*'''[[Condition Inspection Reports]]'''  
*'''[[Entering a Tenancy]]'''  
**[[Condition Inspection Reports#Protect yourself with a written contract|Protect yourself with a written contract]]{{·}} [[Condition Inspection Reports#Tenancy agreements|Tenancy agreements]]{{·}} [[Condition Inspection Reports#Roommates|Roommates]]{{·}} [[Condition Inspection Reports#Changing terms in a tenancy agreement|Changing terms in a tenancy agreement]]{{·}} [[Condition Inspection Reports#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]]
**[[Entering a Tenancy#Protect yourself with a written contract|Protect yourself with a written contract]]{{·}} [[Entering a Tenancy#Tenancy agreements|Tenancy agreements]]{{·}} [[Entering a Tenancy#Roommates|Roommates]]{{·}} [[Entering a Tenancy#Changing terms in a tenancy agreement|Changing terms in a tenancy agreement]]
*'''[[Security Deposits and Additional Fees]]'''  
*'''[[Moving In]]'''  
**[[Security Deposits and Additional Fees#Move-in condition inspection report|Move-in condition inspection report]]{{·}} [[Security Deposits and Additional Fees#Rental unit must be suitable for occupation|Rental unit must be suitable for occupation]]{{·}} [[Security Deposits and Additional Fees#Locks and keys|Locks and keys]]{{·}} [[Security Deposits and Additional Fees#Tenant insurance|Tenant insurance]]{{·}} [[Security Deposits and Additional Fees#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]]
**[[Moving In#Move-in condition inspection report|Move-in condition inspection report]]{{·}} [[Moving In#Rental unit must be suitable for occupation|Rental unit must be suitable for occupation]]{{·}} [[Moving In#Locks and keys|Locks and keys]]{{·}} [[Moving In#Tenant insurance|Tenant insurance]]
*'''[[Rent]]'''
**[[Rent#Paying rent|Paying rent]]{{·}} [[Rent#Rent increases|Rent increases]]{{·}} [[Rent#Exceptions to rent increase rules|Exceptions to rent increase rules]]
*'''[[Living in Peace When Renting]]'''
**[[Living in Peace When Renting#The meaning of quiet enjoyment|The meaning of quiet enjoyment]]{{·}} [[Living in Peace When Renting#Landlord entry|Landlord entry]]{{·}} [[Living in Peace When Renting#Noise|Noise]]{{·}} [[Living in Peace When Renting#Smoking|Smoking]]{{·}} [[Living in Peace When Renting#Intimidation, harassment, and physical harm|Intimidation, harassment, and physical harm]]{{·}} [[Living in Peace When Renting#Guests|Guests]]
*'''[[Repairs and Services When Renting|Repairs and Services]]'''  
*'''[[Repairs and Services When Renting|Repairs and Services]]'''  
**[[Repairs and Services When Renting#Paying rent|Paying rent]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Rent increases|Rent increases]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Exceptions to rent increase rules|Exceptions to rent increase rules]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]]
**[[Repairs and Services When Renting#Landlord repair and maintenance responsibilities|Landlord repair and maintenance responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Tenant repair and maintenance responsibilities|Tenant repair and maintenance responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Emergency repairs|Emergency repairs]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Standards of Maintenance|Standards of Maintenance]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Services and facilities|Services and facilities]]
*'''[[Rent Increases]]'''
**[[Rent Increases#The meaning of quiet enjoyment|The meaning of quiet enjoyment]]{{·}} [[Rent Increases#Landlord entry|Landlord entry]]{{·}} [[Rent Increases#Noise|Noise]]{{·}} [[Rent Increases#Smoking|Smoking]]{{·}} [[Rent Increases#Intimidation, harassment, and physical harm|Intimidation, harassment, and physical harm]]{{·}} [[Rent Increases#Guests|Guests]]{{·}} [[Rent Increases#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]]
*'''[[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting|Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment]]'''
**[[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting#Landlord repair and maintenance responsibilities|Landlord repair and maintenance responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting#Tenant repair and maintenance responsibilities|Tenant repair and maintenance responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting#Emergency repairs|Emergency repairs]]{{·}} [[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting#Standards of Maintenance|Standards of Maintenance]]{{·}} [[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting#Services and facilities|Services and facilities]]{{·}} [[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]]
*'''[[Evictions]]'''  
*'''[[Evictions]]'''  
**[[Evictions#Types of evictions|Types of evictions]]{{·}} [[Evictions#10 Day Notice for Non-Payment of Rent|10 Day Notice for Non-Payment of Rent]]{{·}} [[Evictions#One Month Notice for Cause|One Month Notice for Cause]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Landlord's Use of Property Eviction Notices|Landlord's Use of Property Eviction Notices]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Deadlines to dispute eviction notices|Deadlines to dispute eviction notices]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Physically removing a tenant|Physically removing a tenant]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Other ways a tenancy could end|Other ways a tenancy could end]]{{·}}[[Evictions#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]]
**[[Evictions#Types of evictions|Types of evictions]]{{·}} [[Evictions#10 Day Notice for Non-Payment of Rent|10 Day Notice for Non-Payment of Rent]]{{·}} [[Evictions#One Month Notice for Cause|One Month Notice for Cause]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Landlord's Use of Property Eviction Notices|Landlord's Use of Property Eviction Notices]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Deadlines to dispute eviction notices|Deadlines to dispute eviction notices]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Physically removing a tenant|Physically removing a tenant]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Other ways a tenancy could end|Other ways a tenancy could end]]
*'''[[Moving Out When Renting|Moving Out]]'''  
*'''[[Moving Out When Renting|Moving Out]]'''  
**[[Moving Out When Renting#Giving notice to move out|Giving notice to move out]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Serving documents|Serving documents]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Special service rules for certain documents|Special service rules for certain documents]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Illegally breaking a lease|Illegally breaking a lease]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Alternatives to breaking a lease|Alternatives to breaking a lease]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Cleaning responsibilities|Cleaning responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Move-out condition inspection reports|Move-out condition inspection reports]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Getting your deposit returned|Getting your deposit returned]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]]
**[[Moving Out When Renting#Giving notice to move out|Giving notice to move out]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Serving documents|Serving documents]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Special service rules for certain documents|Special service rules for certain documents]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Illegally breaking a lease|Illegally breaking a lease]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Alternatives to breaking a lease|Alternatives to breaking a lease]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Cleaning responsibilities|Cleaning responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Move-out condition inspection reports|Move-out condition inspection reports]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Getting your deposit returned|Getting your deposit returned]]
*'''[[Dispute Resolution for Tenants|Dispute Resolution]]'''  
*'''[[Dispute Resolution for Tenants|Dispute Resolution]]'''  
**[[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#The basics|The basics]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Resolving disputes without dispute resolution|Resolving disputes without dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Applying for dispute resolution|Applying for dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Preparing for dispute resolution|Preparing for dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Participating in dispute resolution|Participating in dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Collecting money from your landlord|Collecting money from your landlord]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Reviewing a dispute resolution hearing decision|Reviewing a dispute resolution hearing decision]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]]
**[[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#The basics|The basics]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Resolving disputes without dispute resolution|Resolving disputes without dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Applying for dispute resolution|Applying for dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Preparing for dispute resolution|Preparing for dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Participating in dispute resolution|Participating in dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Collecting money from your landlord|Collecting money from your landlord]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Reviewing a dispute resolution hearing decision|Reviewing a dispute resolution hearing decision]]
*'''[[Taking Action as a Tenant|Taking Action]]'''
**[[Taking Action as a Tenant#Here's what you can do when|Here's what you can do when]]{{·}} [[Taking Action as a Tenant#Tenant groups|Tenant groups]]{{·}} [[Taking Action as a Tenant#Media|Media]]
*'''[[Other Resources for Tenants]]'''  
*'''[[Other Resources for Tenants]]'''  
**[[Other Resources for Tenants#Housing alternatives|Housing alternatives]]{{·}} [[Other Resources for Tenants#Government|Government]]{{·}} [[Other Resources for Tenants#Advocacy and referral services|Advocacy and referral services]]{{·}} [[Other Resources for Tenants#Legal help|Legal help]]{{·}} [[Other Resources for Tenants#Online resources|Online resources]]
**[[Other Resources for Tenants#Government|Government]]{{·}} [[Other Resources for Tenants#Tenant services|Tenant services]]{{·}} [[Other Resources for Tenants#Online resources|Online resources]]


== About this Guide==
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The Tenant Survival Guide, produced by the Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC), provides basic education on residential tenancy law in British Columbia. TRAC is a non-profit organization that promotes the legal protection of tenants by providing information, education, support, and research on residential tenancy matters.
 
== About the Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC)==
The [[Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre]] is a non-profit organization that promotes the legal protection of residential tenants across BC by providing information, education, support, and research on residential tenancy matters.
 
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:Tenant Infoline
:1-604-255-0546
:Toll-free: 1-800-665-1185
:Website: [http://tenants.bc.ca tenants.bc.ca]
:Online course: [https://www.rentingitright.ca]


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Latest revision as of 22:45, 1 February 2021

The Tenant Survival Guide, produced by the Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC), provides basic education on residential tenancy law in British Columbia. TRAC is a non-profit organization that promotes the legal protection of tenants by providing information, education, support, and research on residential tenancy matters.

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