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[http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_02078_01#section88 Sections 88-90] of the ''Residential Tenancy Act (RTA)'' cover the rules about how tenants and landlords can give, or “serve”, forms and notices to each other. When it comes to serving your one month written notice, or any other type of form or notice, you should avoid email, text messaging, and social media, and instead use one of the following methods: | [http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_02078_01#section88 Sections 88-90] of the ''Residential Tenancy Act (RTA)'' cover the rules about how tenants and landlords can give, or “serve”, forms and notices to each other. When it comes to serving your one month written notice, or any other type of form or notice, you should avoid email, text messaging, and social media, and instead use one of the following methods: | ||
#'''In person:''' You can serve documents in person to your landlord, an adult who lives with your landlord, or an agent of your landlord. If possible, bring a witness so you have proof that your documents were served properly. Write the date, time, and location of delivery on your copy of the documents and have your witness sign them. The RTA says that a document delivered in person is considered received that same day. | #'''In person:''' You can serve documents in person to your landlord, an adult who lives with your landlord, or an agent of your landlord. If possible, bring a witness so you have proof that your documents were served properly. Write the date, time, and location of delivery on your copy of the documents and have your witness sign them. The ''RTA'' says that a document delivered in person is considered received that same day. | ||
#'''Email:''' You can email a copy of your documents to an email address provided as an address for service by your landlord. The RTA says that a document delivered by email is considered received on the third day after being emailed. | #'''Email:''' You can email a copy of your documents to an email address provided as an address for service by your landlord. The ''RTA'' says that a document delivered by email is considered received on the third day after being emailed. | ||
#'''Post the notice:''' You can attach your written notice in a visible spot at your landlord’s home, or the place where they carry out business as a landlord. For example, you can tape the notice to your landlord’s door. If possible, bring a witness so you have proof that your notice was served properly. Write the date, time, and location of delivery on your copy of the notice and have your witness sign it. Do not slide the notice under your landlord’s door. The ''RTA'' says that a posted notice is considered received on the third day after being posted. | #'''Post the notice:''' You can attach your written notice in a visible spot at your landlord’s home, or the place where they carry out business as a landlord. For example, you can tape the notice to your landlord’s door. If possible, bring a witness so you have proof that your notice was served properly. Write the date, time, and location of delivery on your copy of the notice and have your witness sign it. Do not slide the notice under your landlord’s door. The ''RTA'' says that a posted notice is considered received on the third day after being posted. | ||
#'''Mailbox or mail slot:''' You can put documents in the mailbox or mail slot at your landlord’s home, or the place where they carry out business as a landlord. If possible, bring a witness so you have proof that your documents were served properly. Write the date, time, and location of delivery on your copy of the documents and have your witness sign them. The RTA says that a notice left in the mailbox or mail slot is considered received on the third day after being left. | #'''Mailbox or mail slot:''' You can put documents in the mailbox or mail slot at your landlord’s home, or the place where they carry out business as a landlord. If possible, bring a witness so you have proof that your documents were served properly. Write the date, time, and location of delivery on your copy of the documents and have your witness sign them. The ''RTA'' says that a notice left in the mailbox or mail slot is considered received on the third day after being left. | ||
#'''Fax:''' You can serve your written notice by fax, if your landlord has provided you with a fax number for serving documents. Keep the confirmation printout showing the date and time the fax was sent. The ''RTA'' says that a faxed notice is considered received on the third day after being faxed. | #'''Fax:''' You can serve your written notice by fax, if your landlord has provided you with a fax number for serving documents. Keep the confirmation printout showing the date and time the fax was sent. The ''RTA'' says that a faxed notice is considered received on the third day after being faxed. | ||
#'''Mail:''' You can serve your written notice using regular or registered mail. If you want proof that your landlord received the notice, send it by registered mail so that Canada Post can give you confirmation. The ''RTA'' says that a mailed notice is considered received on the fifth day after being mailed. | #'''Mail:''' You can serve your written notice using regular or registered mail. If you want proof that your landlord received the notice, send it by registered mail so that Canada Post can give you confirmation. The ''RTA'' says that a mailed notice is considered received on the fifth day after being mailed. | ||
