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Entering into a Tenancy: 1.1.1 What is a "tenancy agreement"?; 1.1.2 Can standard terms be omitted from a tenancy agreement?; 1.1.3 Where can I get a sample tenancy agreement?; View all

Security Deposits, Pet Deposits and Inspections: 1.2.1 Can a landlord require payment of a security deposit or pet deposit?; 1.2.2 When does the tenant get the security deposit back?; 1.2.3 If the tenant leaves no forwarding address, can the landlord keep the deposit?; View all

Rent Increases and Non-payment of Rent: 1.3.1 How much can rent be increased for a residential tenancy?; 1.3.2 How much can rent be increased for a manufactured home park?; 1.3.3 Can a landlord request a larger rent increase than the allowable amount?; View all

Repairs and Maintenance: 1.4.1 What are the landlord's and tenant's responsibilities for cleaning and maintenance?; 1.4.2 Can a landlord terminate a non-essential service or facility?; 1.4.3 What are "emergency repairs"?; View all

Landlord's Access: 1.5.1 When can a landlord enter the tenant's home?; 1.5.2 If the rental unit is for sale, when can the property be shown?; 1.5.3 Can the landlord show the rental unit when the tenant is not at home?; View all

Assignment and Sublet: 1.6.1 What is assignment?; 1.6.2 What is a sublet?; 1.6.3 When can a tenant assign or sublet a tenancy agreement?; View all

Discrimination: 1.7.1 Can a landlord refuse to rent based on discrimination?; 1.7.2 How can I complain about discrimination?; View all

Offences: 1.8.1 What are the penalties for offences under residential tenancy law?; 1.8.2 What are the penalties for harassment?; View all

Ending a Tenancy: 1.9.1 How can a tenant end a tenancy?; 1.9.2 How can the tenant give the landlord notice of the move?; 1.9.3 What happens if the tenant does not provide the proper notice, or doesn't move on the last day of the tenancy?; View all