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The main law that sets out the rules for tenants and landlords is called the [https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/stat/sbc-2002-c-78/189289/sbc-2002-c-78.html ''Residential Tenancy Act'']. There are more rules in another law called the [https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/regu/bc-reg-477-2003/latest/bc-reg-477-2003.html Residential Tenancy Regulation]. | The main law that sets out the rules for tenants and landlords is called the [https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/stat/sbc-2002-c-78/189289/sbc-2002-c-78.html ''Residential Tenancy Act'']. There are more rules in another law called the [https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/regu/bc-reg-477-2003/latest/bc-reg-477-2003.html Residential Tenancy Regulation]. | ||
===There are supports available=== | |||
For information or free help, you can contact the Residential Tenancy Branch or the Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC). | For information or free help, you can contact the Residential Tenancy Branch or the Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC). | ||
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:Toll-free: 1-800-665-1185 | :Toll-free: 1-800-665-1185 | ||
:[https://tenants.bc.ca/ tenants.bc.ca] | :[https://tenants.bc.ca/ tenants.bc.ca] | ||
TRAC has an [https://tenants.bc.ca/resources/renting-it-right/ online course for first-time tenants]. In it, you’ll learn how to search for housing, put together a strong rental application, and safely sign a contract about your tenancy with the landlord. | |||
You can also find answers to common questions in a [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/tenant-playbook/ playbook for tenants] from People’s Law School. | You can also find answers to common questions in a [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/tenant-playbook/ playbook for tenants] from People’s Law School. | ||
==Looking for a place== | |||
When you look at a place to rent, the landlord will tell you how much the rent is. It’s important to ask the landlord what is included in the rent. For example, does the rent include gas, electricity, internet, cable <span class="noglossary">service</span>, or laundry machines for your use? | |||
When you apply to rent a place, the landlord cannot charge you money to take your <span class="noglossary">application</span>. Doing this is illegal. | |||
===Discrimination in renting=== | ===Discrimination in renting=== | ||
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For help in filing a human rights complaint, you can <span class="noglossary">contact</span> the [https://www.bchrc.net BC Human Rights Clinic] operated by the Community Legal Assistance Society. | For help in filing a human rights complaint, you can <span class="noglossary">contact</span> the [https://www.bchrc.net BC Human Rights Clinic] operated by the Community Legal Assistance Society. | ||
===Making an agreement to rent=== | ===Making an agreement to rent=== | ||
