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==The law in BC== | ==The law in BC== | ||
If you pay rent for your home, you are most likely protected by the ''Residential Tenancy Act | If you pay rent for your home, you are most likely protected by the ''[[Residential Tenancy Act]] (RTA)'' – the law that outlines tenants’ and landlords’ rights and responsibilities. The ''RTA'' is a provincial law that applies only to British Columbia (BC). If you have rented in other provinces or countries, do not assume that the same rules apply. After reading this ''Tenant Survival Guide'', you may be surprised at how BC’s tenancy laws differ from tenancy laws around the world. | ||
One of the most important things to understand about the ''RTA'' is that it cannot be avoided. All tenants are guaranteed certain legal rights by law, regardless of what their tenancy | One of the most important things to understand about the ''RTA'' is that it cannot be avoided. All tenants are guaranteed certain legal rights by law, regardless of what their tenancy | ||