Renting in Canada involves a balance between landlords and tenants, and while most landlords are fair and transparent, there are a few things they may not always highlight. As a renter, it’s important to understand...
BC
Protecting Vancouver’s Rental Supply
As affordable rental housing stock gradually diminishes, replaced by...
[Updated For 2024] What Is The Empty Homes Tax?
B.C. and Vancouver each have their own taxes for homeowners not...
[Updated for 2023] The Best Tax Deductions for B.C. Landlords
Do you take advantage of all the deductions available to you as a...
Vancouver’s Airbnb Rules
Vancouver’s New Airbnb Rules In April 2018, Vancouver City Hall...
Rental Laws
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Canada – Update For Landlords and Tenants
[LAST UPDATED: October 6, 2020] In these unprecedented and...
What Information Is A Landlord Allowed to Ask For?
For first-time renters, navigating the rental process can...
How Does Rent Work in Canada? A Provincial Comparison
Finding and securing a rental in Canada’s biggest cities...
Residential Tenancy Act Guide: Dispute Resolution
Unfortunately, tenant-landlord relations aren’t always as...
Damage Deposit BC Canada Rules Explained
There are tons of specific rules governing how landlords...
Landlord Guide: How To End Or Extend A Tenancy Agreement
The end of a tenancy agreement always brings about some...
Your guide to renting in a strata under the BC Strata Property Act
Stratas are a form of housing ownership that is unique to...
BC Residential Tenancy Agreement Explained
Finding a place or the perfect tenant is hard enough. When...
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[Updated for 2025] How Much Can Landlords Increase Rent in BC?
For many renters and landlords, a new year means the...
Protecting Vancouver’s Rental Supply
As affordable rental housing stock gradually diminishes,...
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[Updated For 2024] What Is The Empty Homes Tax?
B.C. and Vancouver each have their own taxes for...
![[Updated for 2023] The Best Tax Deductions for B.C. Landlords](https://liv.rent/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2021-11-18_Blog_Tax_Deductions_For_Landlords_BC.jpg)
[Updated for 2023] The Best Tax Deductions for B.C. Landlords
Do you take advantage of all the deductions available to...
Vancouver’s Airbnb Rules
Vancouver’s New Airbnb Rules In April 2018, Vancouver City...
Rental Repairs & Maintenance – Who is Responsible for What?
UPDATED: JULY 15, 2020 Rental Repairs and Maintenance...
Your guide to landlord & tenant responsibilities in BC
One of the first things both landlords and renters should...
Renter Beware – Know Your Rights As A Tenant
In a tight rental market, renters must be informed and...