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==Are you covered by the law?== | ==Are you covered by the law?== | ||
Not all renters are protected by the ''Residential Tenancy Act''. If your name is on a tenancy agreement as a tenant and you pay rent to a landlord who does not live with you, then you are likely considered a tenant and protected by the ''Residential Tenancy Act''. If you do not have rights under the Act, you may have rights under contract law. For example, you may be able to take your landlord or roommates to a hearing in Small Claims Court to get money back from them. You can only apply for dispute resolution through the Residential Tenancy Branch if you are covered by the ''Residential Tenancy Act''. | Not all renters are protected by the ''Residential Tenancy Act''. If your name is on a tenancy agreement as a tenant and you pay rent to a landlord who does not live with you, then you are likely considered a tenant and protected by the ''Residential Tenancy Act''. If you do not have rights under the Act, you may have rights under contract law. For example, you may be able to take your landlord or roommates to a hearing in Small Claims Court to get money back from them. You can only apply for dispute resolution through the Residential Tenancy Branch if you are covered by the ''Residential Tenancy Act''. | ||
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'''Roommates''': If you share a place with the owner you are not covered by the ''Residential Tenancy Act''. | '''Roommates''': If you share a place with the owner you are not covered by the ''Residential Tenancy Act''. | ||