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For example, the realtor enters your place without notice. First try and discuss the matter directly with the realtor. Explain that the realtor has to follow the Residential Tenancy Act. As always follow up with a letter, keeping a copy for yourself, so that you’ve documented your concerns. If this does not resolve the problem, contact the managing broker. If your problem is still not resolved you can contact the Real Estate Board. For more information on making complaints about realtors see the [http://www.recbc.ca/complaints/complaint.html Real Estate Council of British Columbia’s website]. | For example, the realtor enters your place without notice. First try and discuss the matter directly with the realtor. Explain that the realtor has to follow the Residential Tenancy Act. As always follow up with a letter, keeping a copy for yourself, so that you’ve documented your concerns. If this does not resolve the problem, contact the managing broker. If your problem is still not resolved you can contact the Real Estate Board. For more information on making complaints about realtors see the [http://www.recbc.ca/complaints/complaint.html Real Estate Council of British Columbia’s website]. | ||
If you are at the point of making a formal complaint about a realtor or property manager, you should also consider filing for dispute resolution at the Residential Tenancy Branch. It is only through a dispute resolution hearing that you could ask for an order restricting entry or for compensation for loss of quiet enjoyment. See sections on [[Privacy | If you are at the point of making a formal complaint about a realtor or property manager, you should also consider filing for dispute resolution at the Residential Tenancy Branch. It is only through a dispute resolution hearing that you could ask for an order restricting entry or for compensation for loss of quiet enjoyment. See sections on [[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting]] and [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants]]. | ||
==Tenant Groups== | ==Tenant Groups== | ||
