The act that protects renters in BC.
What is the Residential Tenancy Act.
This is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself when making or signing a tenancy agreement.
What is get everything in writing.
Condition inspection reports must be done at these times.
What is upon moving in and moving out.
These are the types of deposits that a landlord can ask for.
What are security and pet deposits.
Your landlord is responsible for repairing these items.
What is anything included in your rent and necessary for "suitable occupation"
e.g. floors, plumbing, electricity, locks, heating, refrigerator, laundry facilities, etc.
These people are not covered under the Residential Tenancy Agreement.
What are roommates (with owner), co-op, campus residents, participants, vacation accommodation, people in jail, etc.
When changes are made to a rental agreement, this needs to be done.
What is cross-out the section and initial the changes with your landlord.
If a landlord does not complete an inspection report, they lose the rights to this.
What is claiming a damage deposit.
This is the maximum amount that a landlord can ask for a security or pet deposit.
What is half a month's rent.
When it comes to repairs, this your responsibility as a tenant.
What is notify the landlord immediately.
According to the "Privacy Guidelines for Landlords and Tenants", tenants are allowed to ask you for this piece of information for identity purposes.
What is your driver's license.
Signing a lease may be beneficial because it can protect you from this.
What is eviction.
If a tenant does not participate in the inspection reports, they may lose the rights to this.
What is getting their security deposit back.
If you pay a security deposit and then change your mind about moving in, this may happen.
What is you may have to pay a month's rent.
If major repairs are needed that restrict a tenant's access to services, they are entitled to this.
What is 30 days notice from the landlord and a reduction in rent.
When a landlord does not allow someone to rent from them on the basis of age, gender, race, marital status, source of income, dependents.
What is discrimination.
If a tenant breaks a lease, the landlord may require you to pay this.
What is liquidated damages.
-e.g. the amount of rent left in the lease or a pre-determined amount
These are the hours that a landlord can request to complete the inspection report between.
What is 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Extra deposits and non-refundable fees may be charged for these.
What are:
- access keys, garage door opener
- NSF cheque (bounced)
If a tenant wants to make changes or upgrades to their suite, they must first have this.
What is written consent from your landlord.
e.g. painting the walls
According to the "Privacy Guidelines for Landlords and Tenants", a Landlord is NOT allowed to ask for these pieces of information.
What are:
-SIN number
-Criminal record check
-Credit card informationIf your suite requires repairs or cleaning prior to moving in, this should be done.
What is:
- make a list of repairs to give to the landlord.
- establish a date that repairs/cleaning will be done.
- keep a signed copy of the agreed upon repairs.
This is the time frame in which you should be given a copy of the inspection report.
What is immediately or within 7 days of moving in.
This is the length of time that a landlord has to return your security deposit after you move out.
What is 15 days.
In order to protect your belongings in the event of damage or displacement, it is recommended that tenants have this.
What is tenant insurance.