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*Keep your receipts and cancelled cheques in a safe place. You might need them later. | *Keep your receipts and cancelled cheques in a safe place. You might need them later. | ||
*If you refuse to move in because the place is dirty or needs repairs, you may lose your money. If you gave the landlord a security deposit of one half month's rent, you may have to pay more. The landlord can take you to dispute resolution to get the rent. | *If you refuse to move in because the place is dirty or needs repairs, you may lose your money. If you gave the landlord a security deposit of one half month's rent, you may have to pay more. The landlord can take you to dispute resolution to get the rent. | ||
== Condition when you move in == | |||
===Condition inspection report=== | |||
The law in BC requires that you do a condition inspection report with the landlord when you move in and when you move out of your place. You must also do a condition report when you begin keeping a pet if you did not do one when you moved in. See section on [[Condition Inspection Reports]]. | |||
===Repairs and cleaning=== | |||
Your landlord must make sure your new place is clean and that everything works—before you move in. However, don’t just expect that your landlord will have done this. You should protect yourself by checking everything before you move in! If the place needs repairs or cleaning right away, give your landlord a list of what needs to be done. Give the landlord a deadline for completing the repairs and cleaning. Sign and date the list, and keep a copy. See section on [[Repairs and Services]]. | |||
If you must clean the place in order to move in, you may be able to get money back for your labour and the cost of cleaning supplies and equipment. Keep your receipts. You may have to go to dispute resolution to get money back from the landlord. You will need proof of the condition of the place before and after you cleaned. | |||
