GeneralWhen a BC Landlord Owes 12 Months' Rent After a Landlord-Use Notice
The 12 months' rent penalty under BC's Residential Tenancy Act s.51(2): when it applies, what excuses it, and how a former tenant claims it.
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GeneralSelling a Tenanted Home in BC: Buyer's Notice, Landlord-Use Rules and Showings
What BC landlords and tenants need to know when a rented home is sold: showings, the buyer's written request, the Three Month Notice (RTB-32P) and deposits.
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GeneralCan an Alberta Landlord Raise the Rent After Installing New Windows?
Alberta has no rent cap and no special increase for upgrades. New windows do not let a landlord raise rent sooner, more often or mid-term; the 365-day and notice rules apply as usual.
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GeneralHow Much Notice Does an Alberta Landlord Need to Enter for Window Repairs?
Measuring or replacing windows in a tenanted Alberta unit needs 24 hours' written, signed notice, entry between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. and not on a holiday. Here is how section 23 applies, with a sample notice.
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GeneralAlberta's 14-Day Notice for Unpaid Rent: How It Works
How Alberta's 14-day notice for unpaid rent works under RTA section 29: what it must contain, how to count and serve it, what the tenant can do, and what happens if nobody pays or leaves.
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GeneralEnding a Tenancy in Alberta: Notice Periods for Landlords and Tenants
Alberta notice periods depend on the tenancy type and who is ending it. A tenant gives one tenancy month; a landlord needs three months and a prescribed reason, or 365 days for major renovations.
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GeneralForm K: The Strata Notice of Tenant's Responsibilities
Form K is the BC strata form every landlord must give a tenant before renting, with a signed copy to the strata within two weeks. Here is how to fill it in and what happens if you miss it.
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GeneralAlberta Rent Increase Rules: Notice, Timing and No Cap
Alberta has no cap on rent increases, but the notice, the 365-day rule and the fixed-term limits are strict. A notice that misses them is void.
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GeneralAlberta Landlord Guide: Every Rule in One Place
Every core rule for Alberta landlords on one page: leases, the one-month deposit cap, inspection reports, rent increases, entry, repairs, notices, the RTDRS and deposit returns.
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GeneralRenovictions in BC: Applying to the RTB Before You Renovate
In BC you cannot evict for renovations with a notice. Here is what section 49.2 requires, how the RTB reads 'requires vacancy', and what you owe the tenant.
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