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The Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) is of the opinion that this Residential Tenancy Agreement accurately reflects the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) and accompanying regulations. The RTB makes no representations or warranties regarding the use of this Agreement. A landlord and tenant may wish to obtain independent legal advice regarding whether this agreement satisfies their own personal or business needs. For the rental of a manufactured home and a manufactured home site under a single tenancy agreement, use this Agreement form. For the rental of a manufactured home site use the Manufactured Home Site Tenancy Agreement (form RTB-5).
The words tenant and landlord in this tenancy agreement have the same meaning as in the RTA, and the singular of these words includes the plural. In this tenancy agreement, the words residential property have the same meaning as in the RTA. Residential property means a building, a part of a building or related group of buildings, in which one or more rental units or common areas are located; the parcel or parcels on which the building, related group of buildings or common areas are located; the rental unit and common areas and any other structure located on the parcel or parcels.
IF ADDITIONAL SPACE IS REQUIRED TO LIST ALL PARTIES, complete and attach Schedule of Parties (form RTB-26)
the LANDLORD(S): (if entry for landlord is a business name, use the ’last name’ field box to enter the full legal business name)
and the TENANT(S):
If you choose c, check and complete d or e
• If you choose E, both the landlord and tenant must initial here
The tenant must move out on or before the last day of the tenancy.
a) Payment of Rent:
to the landlord on the first day of the rental period which falls on the (due date, e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd, .... 31st)
day of each (check one)
b) What is included in the rent: (Check only those that are included and provide additional information, if needed.) The landlord must not terminate, or restrict a service or facility that is essential to the tenant’s use of the rental unit as living accommodation, or that is a material term of the tenancy agreement.
A. Security Deposits
B. Pet Damage Deposit
Any term in this tenancy agreement that prohibits, or restricts the size of, a pet or that governs the tenant's obligations regarding the keeping of a pet on the residential property is subject to the rights and restrictions under the Guide Dog and Service Dog Act.
The landlord must give the tenant a copy of this agreement promptly, and in any event within 21 days of entering into the agreement.
If you provide an email address in this agreement, you may be given or served documents related to the tenancy agreement or to an application for dispute resolution at the email address provided in this agreement. Depending on the type of document, there may be time limits for further action. If you provide an email for service, you are responsible for monitoring the email address on a regular basis.
an Addendum If there is an Addendum attached, provide the following information on the Addendum that forms part of this tenancy agreement:
(if entry for landlord is a business name, use the ’last name’ field box to enter the full legal business name)
Important Legal Document — This tenancy agreement is an important legal document. Keep it in a safe place.
Additional Terms — Any additional terms cannot contradict or change any right or duty under the RTA or this tenancy agreement.
Amendment of the RTA — The RTA or a regulation made under the RTA, as amended from time to time, may take priority over th terms of this tenancy agreement.
Condition Report — The landlord and tenant are required to inspect the residential unit together at the beginning and end of the tenancy and complete a written condition report. If the landlord allows the tenant to have a pet after the start of the tenancy, an inspection report must be done on the day the tenant starts keeping a pet or on another day mutually agreed to by the landlord and tenant, unless the tenancy started on or after January 1, 2004, and a condition inspection report was completed at that time. A report may describe any damage, how clean each room is, and the general condition of the residential unit including: the floors, carpets, appliances, and paint on the walls. The report must be signed and dated by both the landlord and the tenant who made the inspection, and each should keep a copy.
Change of Landlord — A new landlord has the same rights and duties as the previous one and must follow all the terms of this agreement unless the tenant and new landlord agree to other terms.
Resolution of Disputes — If problems or disagreements arise, the landlord and tenant should try to talk to each other to find a solution. If they still cannot agree, either may contact the Residential Tenancy Branch for clarification of their rights and responsibilities or an intervention. If no agreement is reached, a landlord or a tenant may apply for a dispute resolution to get a decision. Many, but not all, kinds of disagreements can be decided by dispute resolution.
RTB website: www.gov.bc.ca/landlordtenant
Public Information Lines 1-800-665-8779 (toll-free)
Greater Vancouver 604-660-1020
Victoria 250-387-1602