A 2025 guide to the BC Tenancy Act — simplified for renters and landlords. Explore legal changes, rights, and protections you should know in British Columbia.
Rental Laws
Residential Tenancy Branch Web Portal British Columbia: New Updates 2025
In 2025, the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) in British Columbia...
BC Tenancy Act 2025: Renters and Landlord Rights
If you're a renter or landlord in British Columbia, 2025 has brought...
What is a rent and security deposit in Canada while renting apartment or house?
Understanding the rules around rent and security deposits in Canada...
Subletting in Ontario Guide: Know the Sublet laws in Ontario
Subletting in Ontario is legal, but it comes with specific rules and...
Rental Laws
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...
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[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...