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The ''[[Tenant Survival Guide]]'' is intended to give tenants a basic understanding of residential tenancy law in British Columbia and what it means to them. The Guide is produced by the [[Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre]], an educational organization promoting tenants' rights and affordable housing in British Columbia.


==Top five survival tips for problem-free renting==
==Top five survival tips for problem-free renting==


#Read the [[Tenant Survival Guide]].
#Read the ''[[Tenant Survival Guide]]''.
#Have a witness with you and take pictures when you move in and out of a place.
#Have a witness with you and take pictures when you move in and out of a place.
#Get everything in writing.
#Get everything in writing.

Revision as of 04:54, 4 February 2014

The Tenant Survival Guide is intended to give tenants a basic understanding of residential tenancy law in British Columbia and what it means to them. The Guide is produced by the Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre, an educational organization promoting tenants' rights and affordable housing in British Columbia.

Top five survival tips for problem-free renting

  1. Read the Tenant Survival Guide.
  2. Have a witness with you and take pictures when you move in and out of a place.
  3. Get everything in writing.
  4. Think carefully about anything you sign.
  5. Pay your rent on time and get a receipt if you pay with cash.

If you still have problems, call the TRAC Tenant Information Line:

Vancouver area: 604-255-0546
Outside Vancouver area: 1-800-665-1185
This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre, 2012.


Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada LicenceTenant Survival Guide © TRAC Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence.