Module 5: Tenant and Landlord Rights and Responsibilities

 

Module 5: Tenant and Landlord Rights and Responsibilities

 

 

In BC, most rental housing situations are covered by the Residential Tenancy Act . This act outlines the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords.

Tenants and landlords each have rights that are spelled out in the law. Knowing these rights can help you prevent, identify, and address problems. This module addresses some common areas where questions or concerns arise.

In this module:

 

Information about you:

  • Personal information and disclosure
  • Discrimination

 
Once you move in:

  • Deposits
  • Repairs and maintenance
  • Bed bugs and other infestations
  • Landlord entry
Tenant responsibilities:

  • Noise
  • Guests
  • Smoking
  • Pets
  • Roommates
Once you move out:

  • Giving notice to end a tenancy
  • Eviction notices
  • Leaving belongings behind

 

 

 

 

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