The Residential Tenancy Actis a provincial law that states what your legal rights are as a tenant. This Act sets out rules for both you and your landlord. There is a government office called the Residential Tenancy Branch. If you encounter a problem, the Residential Tenancy Branch has trained staff who can provide information about the Act and its application to your specific circumstances.
Offices are located in Vancouver, Victoria, and Kelowna:
Kelowna Kelowna, BC V1Y 6N7 Phone: 1-800-665-8779 |
Victoria 101 - 3350 Douglas Street Victoria, BC, V8Z 3L1 Phone: 250-387-1602 |
Vancouver 400 - 5021 Kingsway Burnaby, BC, V5H 4A5 Phone: 604-660-1020 |
For outside Greater Vancouver or Victoria call toll free at 1-800-665-8779.