Landlords and tenants

Services and information

• Affordable housing programs

  Providing housing options for families, seniors and individuals with special needs.

• Consumer tips for landlords and tenants

  Information for landlords and tenants, and information on renting a mobile home site and sub-meters for rental units.

• Information for tenants and landlords

  Find information about living in or operating a residential rental property.

• Landlord and tenant disputes

  A tribunal for landlord and tenants to settle issues without going to court.

• Rental agreements

  A rental agreement sets out the terms to rent a residential property.

• Rental evictions

  A landlord can evict a tenant on reasonable grounds, and the tenant has the right to dispute the eviction except for non-payment of rent.

• Residential Tenancies Act Handbook

  This handbook explains the rights and responsibilities of all tenants, landlords, and agents involved in renting residential premises.

• Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS)

  Landlords and tenants involved in a dispute can apply to this service to help resolve their dispute.

• Security deposits and changes

  Landlords may ask tenants for a security deposit, sometimes called a damage deposit.

• Sub-meters for rental units

  Landlords can install a sub-meter that allows tenants to pay for their own energy usage.