Housing & Tenancy
Find legal information on renting and owning a home published by non-profit organizations, the government, and legal professionals in BC. Each topic includes online guides and tools selected by our librarians.
In this section
Buying, owning & selling a home
Navigate the complexities of buying, owning, and selling your home.
Stratas & housing co-ops
If you live in a strata or co-op, knowing your rights can help you handle challenges and disputes.
Tenants & landlords
Tenants and landlords have rights and responsibilities. Learn what tools are available and what to do if you need help.
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Search for legal resources on housing and tenancy.
Legal help in BC
Access Pro Bono Residential Tenancy Program
Access Pro Bono
Provides free legal assistance and representation to tenants with low and modest incomes contending with tenancy law issues before the RTB. Issues include contesting evictions, disputing illegal rent increases, seeking compensation for loss of quiet enjoyment, seeking an order for repairs, recovering security deposits, and appearing at a hearing.
Find an Advocate
PovNet
An online tool to help you find a legal advocate and anti-poverty organizations that can help with issues related to family law, debt, welfare, housing, disability, human rights, employment & workers’ rights. The database includes women's shelters, settlement programs, and other community services. You can search by areas of advocacy or city.
Tenant Infoline
Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC)
Information, referrals, and help for residential tenancy law matters (renting) in BC. They help with common problems such as tenancy agreement forms, repairs, eviction, quiet enjoyment, security deposits, fixed-term leases, rent increases, termination of services, and dispute resolution.
