British Columbia Landlord-Tenant Law
Residential Tenancy Act (SBC 2002, c. 78) — read the act →
What do you need to do?
Notice to End Tenancy for Unpaid Rent or Utilities (10-Day)
RTB-1 · official form ↗
Notice to End Tenancy for Cause
RTB-2 · official form ↗
Notice to End Tenancy
RTB-7 · official form ↗
Notice to End Tenancy
RTB-8 · official form ↗
Notice of Rent Increase
RTB-27 · official form ↗
Application for Dispute Resolution
RTB-5 · official form ↗
Condition Inspection Report
RTB-26 · Inspection ↗
Mutual Agreement to End Tenancy
RTB-32 · Agreement ↗
Addendum to Tenancy Agreement
RTB-33 · Agreement ↗
All forms are official BC Residential Tenancy Branch forms. Use RTB-1 for non-payment (10-day notice). Dispute Resolution applications must be filed through the RTB portal: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/solving-problems/dispute-resolution
Non-payment notice
10 days
No-cause termination
60 days
Lease violation
10 days
Security deposit
0.5 mo.
Security Deposit
Security deposit capped at half a month's rent (RTA s. 19). Pet damage deposit also capped at half a month's rent.
Rent Increases Rent Controlled
Annual rent increase cap set by BC government each year (tied to CPI). No increase in first year of tenancy.
Grounds for Eviction
- Non-payment of rent
- Cause (lease violation)
- Landlord's use of property (2-month notice)
- Tenant or occupant illegal activity
- Sustained breach of quiet enjoyment
Tribunal: Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) — Residential Tenancy Act (SBC 2002, c. 78)
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