Preparing to Rent

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Contents
Introduction Preparing to Rent Finding Rental Housing Entering a Tenancy Moving In Rent Living in Peace Repairs and Services Evictions Moving Out Dispute Resolution Other Resources for Tenants
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This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre, 2012.

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Introduction	About the Guide

Preparing to Rent	The law in BC · Are you covered by the law? · Landlords, owners, and agents

Finding Rental Housing	Budgeting for rental housing · Identifying rental needs and preferences · Searching for rental housing · Viewing a rental unit · Personal information · Discrimination

Entering a Tenancy	Protect yourself with a written contract · Tenancy agreements · Roommates · Changing terms in a tenancy agreement

Moving In	Move-in condition inspection report · Rental unit must be suitable for occupation · Locks and keys · Tenant insurance

Rent	Paying rent · Rent increases · Exceptions to rent increase rules

Living in Peace When Renting	The meaning of quiet enjoyment · Landlord entry · Noise · Smoking · Intimidation, harassment, and physical harm · Guests

Repairs and Services	Landlord repair and maintenance responsibilities · Tenant repair and maintenance responsibilities · Emergency repairs · Standards of Maintenance · Services and facilities

Evictions	Types of evictions · 10 Day Notice for Non-Payment of Rent · One Month Notice for Cause · Landlord's Use of Property Eviction Notices · Deadlines to dispute eviction notices · Physically removing a tenant · Other ways a tenancy could end

Moving Out	Giving notice to move out · Serving documents · Special service rules for certain documents · Illegally breaking a lease · Alternatives to breaking a lease · Cleaning responsibilities · Move-out condition inspection reports · Getting your deposit returned

Dispute Resolution	The basics · Resolving disputes without dispute resolution · Applying for dispute resolution · Preparing for dispute resolution · Participating in dispute resolution · Collecting money from your landlord · Reviewing a dispute resolution hearing decision

Other Resources for Tenants	Government · Tenant services · Online resources

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