Difference between revisions of "Renting a Home"
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==Repairs== | ==Repairs== | ||
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Landlords are generally responsible for fixing problems in a rental unit. Tenants are responsible for repairing damage they (or their visitors or pets) cause. | Landlords are generally responsible for fixing problems in a rental unit. Tenants are responsible for repairing damage they (or their visitors or pets) cause. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
For how dispute resolution works, visit the [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/solving-problems/dispute-resolution Residential Tenancy Branch] or the [https://tenants.bc.ca/your-tenancy/#dispute-resolution Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre]. | For how dispute resolution works, visit the [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/solving-problems/dispute-resolution Residential Tenancy Branch] or the [https://tenants.bc.ca/your-tenancy/#dispute-resolution Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre]. | ||
==Ending a tenancy== | ==Ending a tenancy== | ||