About the Tenant Survival Guide

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.

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