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**[[Security Deposits and Additional Fees#Move-in condition inspection report|Move-in condition inspection report]]{{·}} [[Security Deposits and Additional Fees#Rental unit must be suitable for occupation|Rental unit must be suitable for occupation]]{{·}} [[Security Deposits and Additional Fees#Locks and keys|Locks and keys]]{{·}} [[Security Deposits and Additional Fees#Tenant insurance|Tenant insurance]]{{·}} [[Security Deposits and Additional Fees#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]] | **[[Security Deposits and Additional Fees#Move-in condition inspection report|Move-in condition inspection report]]{{·}} [[Security Deposits and Additional Fees#Rental unit must be suitable for occupation|Rental unit must be suitable for occupation]]{{·}} [[Security Deposits and Additional Fees#Locks and keys|Locks and keys]]{{·}} [[Security Deposits and Additional Fees#Tenant insurance|Tenant insurance]]{{·}} [[Security Deposits and Additional Fees#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]] | ||
*'''[[Repairs and Services When Renting|Repairs and Services]]''' | *'''[[Repairs and Services When Renting|Repairs and Services]]''' | ||
**[[Repairs and Services When Renting# | **[[Repairs and Services When Renting#Paying rent|Paying rent]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Rent increases|Rent increases]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Exceptions to rent increase rules|Exceptions to rent increase rules]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]] | ||
*'''[[Rent Increases]]''' | *'''[[Rent Increases]]''' | ||
**[[Rent Increases# | **[[Rent Increases#The meaning of quiet enjoyment|The meaning of quiet enjoyment]]{{·}} [[Rent Increases#Landlord entry|Landlord entry]]{{·}} [[Rent Increases#Noise|Noise]]{{·}} [[Rent Increases#Smoking|Smoking]]{{·}} [[Rent Increases#Intimidation, harassment, and physical harm|Intimidation, harassment, and physical harm]]{{·}} [[Rent Increases#Guests|Guests]]{{·}} [[Rent Increases#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]] | ||
*'''[[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting|Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment]]''' | *'''[[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting|Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment]]''' | ||
**[[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting# | **[[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting#Landlord repair and maintenance responsibilities|Landlord repair and maintenance responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting#Tenant repair and maintenance responsibilities|Tenant repair and maintenance responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting#Emergency repairs|Emergency repairs]]{{·}} [[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting#Standards of Maintenance|Standards of Maintenance]]{{·}} [[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting#Services and facilities|Services and facilities]]{{·}} [[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]] | ||
*'''[[Evictions]]''' | *'''[[Evictions]]''' | ||
**[[Evictions# | **[[Evictions#Types of evictions|Types of evictions]]{{·}} [[Evictions#10 Day Notice for Non-Payment of Rent|10 Day Notice for Non-Payment of Rent]]{{·}} [[Evictions#One Month Notice for Cause|One Month Notice for Cause]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Landlord's Use of Property Eviction Notices|Landlord's Use of Property Eviction Notices]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Deadlines to dispute eviction notices|Deadlines to dispute eviction notices]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Physically removing a tenant|Physically removing a tenant]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Other ways a tenancy could end|Other ways a tenancy could end]]{{·} [[Evictions#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]] | ||
*'''[[Moving Out When Renting|Moving Out]]''' | *'''[[Moving Out When Renting|Moving Out]]''' | ||
**[[Moving Out When Renting#Giving notice|Giving notice]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting# | **[[Moving Out When Renting#Giving notice to move out|Giving notice to move out]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Serving documents|Serving documents]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Special service rules for certain documents|Special service rules for certain documents]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Illegally breaking a lease|Illegally breaking a lease]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Alternatives to breaking a lease|Alternatives to breaking a lease]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Cleaning responsibilities|Cleaning responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Move-out condition inspection reports|Move-out condition inspection reports]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Getting your deposit returned|Getting your deposit returned]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]] | ||
*'''[[Dispute Resolution for Tenants|Dispute Resolution]]''' | *'''[[Dispute Resolution for Tenants|Dispute Resolution]]''' | ||
**[[Dispute Resolution for Tenants# | **[[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#The basics|The basics]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Resolving disputes without dispute resolution|Resolving disputes without dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Applying for dispute resolution|Applying for dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Preparing for dispute resolution|Preparing for dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Participating in dispute resolution|Participating in dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Collecting money from your landlord|Collecting money from your landlord]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Reviewing a dispute resolution hearing decision|Reviewing a dispute resolution hearing decision]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]] | ||
*'''[[Taking Action as a Tenant|Taking Action]]''' | *'''[[Taking Action as a Tenant|Taking Action]]''' | ||
**[[Taking Action as a Tenant#Here's what you can do when|Here's what you can do when]]{{·}} [[Taking Action as a Tenant#Tenant groups|Tenant groups]]{{·}} [[Taking Action as a Tenant#Media|Media]] | **[[Taking Action as a Tenant#Here's what you can do when|Here's what you can do when]]{{·}} [[Taking Action as a Tenant#Tenant groups|Tenant groups]]{{·}} [[Taking Action as a Tenant#Media|Media]] | ||
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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.
Contents
- Introduction
- Before Renting
- Making Your Agreement
- Condition Inspection Reports
- Security Deposits and Additional Fees
- Repairs and Services
- Rent Increases
- Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment
- Evictions
- Moving Out
- Dispute Resolution
- Taking Action
- Other Resources for Tenants
About this Guide
The Tenant Survival Guide is produced by TRAC Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre and is intended to give tenants a basic understanding of residential tenancy law in British Columbia and what it means to them. Learn more about this Guide.
About TRAC, the Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre
The Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre is an educational organization promoting tenants' rights and affordable housing in British Columbia.
- Tenant Infoline
- 1-604-255-0546
- Toll-free: 1-800-665-1185
- Website: tenants.bc.ca
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 Tenant Survival Guide © TRAC Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence.
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