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Showing British Columbia, for tenants matching “deposits”, newest first.
Rights & LegalA fire, flood or earthquake that makes a BC rental unlivable can end the tenancy without notice, under the doctrine of frustration. Here is when that applies, what happens to rent and deposits, and what changes if the unit can be repaired.
Rights & LegalAlberta sets no limit on rent increases, Ontario's 2027 guideline is 1.9% and BC's 2027 limit is 2.2%. This side-by-side compares rent, deposits, inspections, unpaid rent, tenant notice, own-use compensation and disputes in all three provinces, with the section of each Act.
Moving & SettlingMoving to Alberta from Ontario or BC? Rent has no cap, deposits can be a full month, inspections are mandatory and fixed-term leases simply end. Here is what changes, section by section.
Finances & BudgetingThe BC government's published deposit interest rate for 2026 is 0%, but a deposit held during 2023, 2024 or 2025 still earned interest at 1.95%, 2.7% and 0.95%. Here is how the Regulation's formula works and how to work out what you owe.
Lease & AgreementsIn BC, a tenancy agreement can ban pets or limit their size, kind and number, and a landlord can take one pet damage deposit. Guide and service dogs are not pets: a landlord cannot refuse them or charge a pet deposit for them.