Get Canada RTB-12L-DR - British Columbia 2022-2024

1.800. 665.8779 (Elsewhere in B.C.) Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Closed from 9 am to 11 am on the last Wednesday of each month.

1.800. 665.8779 (Elsewhere in B.C.) Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Closed from 9 am to 11 am on the last Wednesday of each month.

The Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) adjudicates most rental disputes in BC, but there are some exceptions. If your tenancy is not covered by the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) – or if it is covered, but the type of dispute falls outside the jurisdiction of the RTB – you may have to access a different tribunal or court.

There are severe consequences for not paying rent in BC. A tenant can be evicted within ten days if they miss a payment. Depending on the reason for eviction, the landlord needs to provide 10 - 120 days of notice. Tenants have a ranging window to dispute the eviction with the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB).

The Residential Tenancy Act says that landlords must ensure that their rental properties: comply with health, housing and safety standards required by law; and. are suitable for occupation – factoring in the age, character, and location of the unit.

TRAC has a team of lawyers and legal advocates who can provide free legal representation to eligible tenants living in British Columbia.

Usually claims can be settled between the landlord and tenant directly. When the two parties are unable to resolve the issue on their own, they can apply to the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) to have a claim for compensation heard. They must be prepared to prove: That the damage or loss they are claiming is real.

TRAC is a non-profit organization that provides free legal education, representation, and advocacy on residential tenancy matters. A leader in tenants' rights since 1984, TRAC's mandate is to enhance legal protections for all tenants living in British Columbia.