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*'''[[About the Tenant Survival Guide|Introduction]]''' | *'''[[About the Tenant Survival Guide|Introduction]]''' | ||
*'''[[Preparing to Rent]]''' | *'''[[Preparing to Rent]]''' | ||
**[[Preparing to Rent#The law in BC|The law in BC]]{{·}} [[Preparing to Rent#Are you covered by the law?|Are you covered by the law?]]{{·}} [[Preparing to Rent#Landlords, owners, and agents|Landlords, owners, and agents | **[[Preparing to Rent#The law in BC|The law in BC]]{{·}} [[Preparing to Rent#Are you covered by the law?|Are you covered by the law?]]{{·}} [[Preparing to Rent#Landlords, owners, and agents|Landlords, owners, and agents]] | ||
*'''[[Finding Rental Housing]]''' | *'''[[Finding Rental Housing]]''' | ||
**[[Finding Rental Housing#Budgeting for rental housing|Budgeting for rental housing]]{{·}} [[Finding Rental Housing#Identifying rental needs and preferences|Identifying rental needs and preferences]]{{·}} [[Finding Rental Housing#Searching for rental housing|Searching for rental housing]]{{·}} [[Finding Rental Housing#Viewing a rental unit|Viewing a rental unit]]{{·}} [[Finding Rental Housing#Personal information|Personal information]]{{·}} [[Finding Rental Housing#Discrimination|Discrimination | **[[Finding Rental Housing#Budgeting for rental housing|Budgeting for rental housing]]{{·}} [[Finding Rental Housing#Identifying rental needs and preferences|Identifying rental needs and preferences]]{{·}} [[Finding Rental Housing#Searching for rental housing|Searching for rental housing]]{{·}} [[Finding Rental Housing#Viewing a rental unit|Viewing a rental unit]]{{·}} [[Finding Rental Housing#Personal information|Personal information]]{{·}} [[Finding Rental Housing#Discrimination|Discrimination]] | ||
*'''[[Entering a Tenancy]]''' | *'''[[Entering a Tenancy]]''' | ||
**[[Entering a Tenancy#Protect yourself with a written contract|Protect yourself with a written contract]]{{·}} [[Entering a Tenancy#Tenancy agreements|Tenancy agreements]]{{·}} [[Entering a Tenancy#Roommates|Roommates]]{{·}} [[Entering a Tenancy#Changing terms in a tenancy agreement|Changing terms in a tenancy agreement | **[[Entering a Tenancy#Protect yourself with a written contract|Protect yourself with a written contract]]{{·}} [[Entering a Tenancy#Tenancy agreements|Tenancy agreements]]{{·}} [[Entering a Tenancy#Roommates|Roommates]]{{·}} [[Entering a Tenancy#Changing terms in a tenancy agreement|Changing terms in a tenancy agreement]] | ||
*'''[[Moving In]]''' | *'''[[Moving In]]''' | ||
**[[Moving In#Move-in condition inspection report|Move-in condition inspection report]]{{·}} [[Moving In#Rental unit must be suitable for occupation|Rental unit must be suitable for occupation]]{{·}} [[Moving In#Locks and keys|Locks and keys]]{{·}} [[Moving In#Tenant insurance|Tenant insurance | **[[Moving In#Move-in condition inspection report|Move-in condition inspection report]]{{·}} [[Moving In#Rental unit must be suitable for occupation|Rental unit must be suitable for occupation]]{{·}} [[Moving In#Locks and keys|Locks and keys]]{{·}} [[Moving In#Tenant insurance|Tenant insurance]] | ||
*'''[[Rent]]''' | *'''[[Rent]]''' | ||
**[[Rent#Paying rent|Paying rent]]{{·}} [[Rent#Rent increases|Rent increases]]{{·}} [[Rent#Exceptions to rent increase rules|Exceptions to rent increase rules | **[[Rent#Paying rent|Paying rent]]{{·}} [[Rent#Rent increases|Rent increases]]{{·}} [[Rent#Exceptions to rent increase rules|Exceptions to rent increase rules]] | ||
*'''[[Living in Peace When Renting]]''' | *'''[[Living in Peace When Renting]]''' | ||
**[[Living in Peace When Renting#The meaning of quiet enjoyment|The meaning of quiet enjoyment]]{{·}} [[Living in Peace When Renting#Landlord entry|Landlord entry]]{{·}} [[Living in Peace When Renting#Noise|Noise]]{{·}} [[Living in Peace When Renting#Smoking|Smoking]]{{·}} [[Living in Peace When Renting#Intimidation, harassment, and physical harm|Intimidation, harassment, and physical harm]]{{·}} [[Living in Peace When Renting#Guests|Guests | **[[Living in Peace When Renting#The meaning of quiet enjoyment|The meaning of quiet enjoyment]]{{·}} [[Living in Peace When Renting#Landlord entry|Landlord entry]]{{·}} [[Living in Peace When Renting#Noise|Noise]]{{·}} [[Living in Peace When Renting#Smoking|Smoking]]{{·}} [[Living in Peace When Renting#Intimidation, harassment, and physical harm|Intimidation, harassment, and physical harm]]{{·}} [[Living in Peace When Renting#Guests|Guests]] | ||
*'''[[Repairs and Services When Renting|Repairs and Services]]''' | *'''[[Repairs and Services When Renting|Repairs and Services]]''' | ||
**[[Repairs and Services When Renting#Landlord repair and maintenance responsibilities|Landlord repair and maintenance responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Tenant repair and maintenance responsibilities|Tenant repair and maintenance responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Emergency repairs|Emergency repairs]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Standards of Maintenance|Standards of Maintenance]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Services and facilities|Services and facilities | **[[Repairs and Services When Renting#Landlord repair and maintenance responsibilities|Landlord repair and maintenance responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Tenant repair and maintenance responsibilities|Tenant repair and maintenance responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Emergency repairs|Emergency repairs]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Standards of Maintenance|Standards of Maintenance]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Services and facilities|Services and facilities]] | ||
*'''[[Evictions]]''' | *'''[[Evictions]]''' | ||
**[[Evictions#Types of evictions|Types of evictions]]{{·}} [[Evictions#10 Day Notice for Non-Payment of Rent|10 Day Notice for Non-Payment of Rent]]{{·}} [[Evictions#One Month Notice for Cause|One Month Notice for Cause]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Landlord's Use of Property Eviction Notices|Landlord's Use of Property Eviction Notices]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Deadlines to dispute eviction notices|Deadlines to dispute eviction notices]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Physically removing a tenant|Physically removing a tenant]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Other ways a tenancy could end|Other ways a tenancy could end | **[[Evictions#Types of evictions|Types of evictions]]{{·}} [[Evictions#10 Day Notice for Non-Payment of Rent|10 Day Notice for Non-Payment of Rent]]{{·}} [[Evictions#One Month Notice for Cause|One Month Notice for Cause]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Landlord's Use of Property Eviction Notices|Landlord's Use of Property Eviction Notices]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Deadlines to dispute eviction notices|Deadlines to dispute eviction notices]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Physically removing a tenant|Physically removing a tenant]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Other ways a tenancy could end|Other ways a tenancy could end]] | ||
*'''[[Moving Out When Renting|Moving Out]]''' | *'''[[Moving Out When Renting|Moving Out]]''' | ||
**[[Moving Out When Renting#Giving notice to move out|Giving notice to move out]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Serving documents|Serving documents]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Special service rules for certain documents|Special service rules for certain documents]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Illegally breaking a lease|Illegally breaking a lease]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Alternatives to breaking a lease|Alternatives to breaking a lease]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Cleaning responsibilities|Cleaning responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Move-out condition inspection reports|Move-out condition inspection reports]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Getting your deposit returned|Getting your deposit returned | **[[Moving Out When Renting#Giving notice to move out|Giving notice to move out]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Serving documents|Serving documents]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Special service rules for certain documents|Special service rules for certain documents]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Illegally breaking a lease|Illegally breaking a lease]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Alternatives to breaking a lease|Alternatives to breaking a lease]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Cleaning responsibilities|Cleaning responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Move-out condition inspection reports|Move-out condition inspection reports]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Getting your deposit returned|Getting your deposit returned]] | ||
*'''[[Dispute Resolution for Tenants|Dispute Resolution]]''' | *'''[[Dispute Resolution for Tenants|Dispute Resolution]]''' | ||
**[[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#The basics|The basics]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Resolving disputes without dispute resolution|Resolving disputes without dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Applying for dispute resolution|Applying for dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Preparing for dispute resolution|Preparing for dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Participating in dispute resolution|Participating in dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Collecting money from your landlord|Collecting money from your landlord]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Reviewing a dispute resolution hearing decision|Reviewing a dispute resolution hearing decision | **[[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#The basics|The basics]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Resolving disputes without dispute resolution|Resolving disputes without dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Applying for dispute resolution|Applying for dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Preparing for dispute resolution|Preparing for dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Participating in dispute resolution|Participating in dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Collecting money from your landlord|Collecting money from your landlord]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Reviewing a dispute resolution hearing decision|Reviewing a dispute resolution hearing decision]] | ||
*'''[[Other Resources for Tenants]]''' | *'''[[Other Resources for Tenants]]''' | ||
**[[Other Resources for Tenants#Government|Government]]{{·}} [[Other Resources for Tenants#Tenant services|Tenant services]]{{·}} [[Other Resources for Tenants#Online resources|Online resources]] | **[[Other Resources for Tenants#Government|Government]]{{·}} [[Other Resources for Tenants#Tenant services|Tenant services]]{{·}} [[Other Resources for Tenants#Online resources|Online resources]] | ||
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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.
Contents
- Introduction
- Preparing to Rent
- Finding Rental Housing
- Entering a Tenancy
- Moving In
- Rent
- Living in Peace When Renting
- Repairs and Services
- Evictions
- Moving Out
- Dispute Resolution
- Other Resources for Tenants
About this Guide
The Tenant Survival Guide, produced by the Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC), provides basic education on residential tenancy law in British Columbia. TRAC is a non-profit organization that promotes the legal protection of tenants by providing information, education, support, and research on residential tenancy matters.
About TRAC, the Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre
The Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre is a non-profit organization that promotes the legal protection of residential tenants across BC by providing information, education, support, and research on residential tenancy matters.
- Tenant Infoline
- 1-604-255-0546
- Toll-free: 1-800-665-1185
- Website: tenants.bc.ca
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 Tenant Survival Guide © TRAC Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence.
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