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-'''DO:''' trust your instincts – if your first meeting with a potential landlord is not good, it's likely you'll have problems with that person and should not rent from them.
+'''DO:''' educate yourself about renting in BC. Read this ''Tenant Survival Guide'' and complete TRAC’s online course, ''[https://rentingitright.ca Renting It Right]''.
-'''DO NOT:''' sign an agreement or pay a deposit unless you are absolutely sure you want to move in to the place.
+'''DO NOT:''' forget that by signing a tenancy agreement you are entering into a legal contract. Protect yourself by learning about your rights and responsibilities under the ''Residential Tenancy Act''.
 ==The law in BC==