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*'''[[About the Tenant Survival Guide|Introduction]]''' | *'''[[About the Tenant Survival Guide|Introduction]]''' | ||
*'''[[Before Renting]]''' | *'''[[Before Renting]]''' | ||
**[[Before Renting#The law in BC|The law in BC]]{{·}} [[Before Renting#Are you covered by the law?|Are you covered by the law?]]{{·}} [[Before Renting# | **[[Before Renting#The law in BC|The law in BC]]{{·}} [[Before Renting#Are you covered by the law?|Are you covered by the law?]]{{·}} [[Before Renting#What a landlord can ask|What a landlord can ask]]{{·}} [[Before Renting#Application fees|Application fees]]{{·}} [[Before Renting#Information for visiting students|Information for visiting students]]{{·}} [[Before Renting#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]] | ||
*'''[[Making Your Tenancy Agreement|Making Your Agreement]]''' | *'''[[Making Your Tenancy Agreement|Making Your Agreement]]''' | ||
**[[Making Your Tenancy Agreement# | **[[Making Your Tenancy Agreement#Protect yourself|Protect yourself]]{{·}} [[Making Your Tenancy Agreement#Terms in the agreement|Terms in the agreement]]{{·}} [[Making Your Tenancy Agreement#Pets|Pets]]{{·}} [[Making Your Tenancy Agreement#Leases (fixed-term tenancies)|Leases]]{{·}} [[Making Your Tenancy Agreement#Deposits and paying rent|Deposits and paying rent]]{{·}} [[Making Your Tenancy Agreement#Condition when you move in|Condition when you move in]]{{·}} [[Making Your Tenancy Agreement#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]] | ||
*'''[[Condition Inspection Reports]]''' | *'''[[Condition Inspection Reports]]''' | ||
**[[Condition Inspection Reports# | **[[Condition Inspection Reports#Condition reports|Condition reports]]{{·}} [[Condition Inspection Reports#Penalty for not participating|Penalty for not participating]]{{·}} [[Condition Inspection Reports#Setting a time to do inspection reports|Setting a time]]{{·}} [[Condition Inspection Reports#Required information|Required information]]{{·}} [[Condition Inspection Reports#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]] | ||
*'''[[Security Deposits and Additional Fees]]''' | *'''[[Security Deposits and Additional Fees]]''' | ||
**[[Security Deposits and Additional Fees# | **[[Security Deposits and Additional Fees#Security deposit and pet damage deposit|Security deposit and pet damage deposit]]{{·}} [[Security Deposits and Additional Fees#Extra deposits and non-refundable fees|Extra deposits and non-refundable fees]]{{·}} [[Security Deposits and Additional Fees#Getting your deposit back|Getting your deposit back]]{{·}} [[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#Landlord and tenant responsibilities|Landlord and tenant responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Getting repairs done or services back|Getting repairs done and services back]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Emergency repairs|Emergency repairs]]{{·}} [[Repairs and Services When Renting#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]] | ||
*'''[[Rent Increases]]''' | *'''[[Rent Increases]]''' | ||
**[[Rent Increases# | **[[Rent Increases#Regulations|Regulations]]{{·}} [[Rent Increases#Notice of rent increase|Notice of rent increase]]{{·}} [[Rent Increases#Above guideline increases|Above guideline increases]]{{·}} [[Rent Increases#Extra occupants|Extra occupants]]{{·}} [[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#Privacy in your home|Privacy in your home]]{{·}} [[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting#Noise and disturbances|Noise and disturbances]]{{·}} [[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting#Locks and access|Locks and access]]{{·}} [[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting#Guests|Guests]]{{·}} [[Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment When Renting#Legislation and links|Legislation and links]] | ||
*'''[[Evictions]]''' | *'''[[Evictions]]''' | ||
**[[Evictions# | **[[Evictions#Notice|Notice]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Illegal activity|Illegal activity]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Eviction for not paying rent|Eviction for not paying rent]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Eviction for cause|Eviction for cause]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Eviction for "landlord use" of property|Eviction for "landlord use" of property]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Early eviction|Early eviction]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Applying for dispute resolution|Applying for dispute resolution]]{{·}} [[Evictions#Order to move out|Order to move out]]{{·}} [[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 | **[[Moving Out When Renting#Giving notice|Giving notice]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Breaking a lease|Breaking a lease]]{{·}} [[Moving Out When Renting#Cleaning and move-out inspection|Cleaning and move-out inspection]]{{·}} [[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#What is dispute resolution?|What is dispute resolutions?]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#How to apply|How to apply]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Applying for dispute resolution as a group|Applying for dispute resolution as a group]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#How to prepare for a hearing|How to prepare for a hearing]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#At the hearing|At the hearing]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Conference call hearings|Conference call hearings]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Collecting money from the landlord|Collecting money from the landlord]]{{·}} [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants#Review of a dispute resolution decision|Review of a dispute resolution 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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== About this Guide== | == About this Guide== | ||
The | 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 the Tenant Survival Guide|about this Guide]]. | ||
== About the Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre | == About TRAC, the Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre== | ||
The [[Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre]] is | The [[Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre]] is an educational organization promoting tenants' rights and affordable housing in British Columbia. | ||
[[File:TRAClogo.jpg|frameless|link=|left|150px]] | [[File:TRAClogo.jpg|frameless|link=|left|150px]] | ||
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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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