Residential Tenancy Laws in BC Archives

What to Know as a Landlord in BC

June 21, 2022

Today, the Spraggs Law team discusses what British Columbians should know if they are a landlord in BC. Spraggs Law offers consulting and representation services for employment law, estate law,...

Costly Disputes Between B.C. Tenants and Landlords

April 25, 2022

Each month Spraggs Law publishes Vancouver Legal News, a curated selection of articles about legal issues being discussed in the news. This month we start off with recent harassment and...

Important Updates Affecting Renters, Homeowners and Employers in B.C.

January 21, 2022

Each month Spraggs Law publishes Vancouver Legal News, a curated selection of articles about legal issues being discussed in the news. This month we start off with growing concerns over...

When Can a Landlord Enter Your Rental Unit In BC?

September 15, 2019

In BC, while the tenant is entitled to reasonable privacy and exclusive use of his or her unit, landlords have rights to access residential rental units in some situations. Our...

How Are Rent Increases Permitted Under B.C.’s Updated Residential Tenancy Act?

August 1, 2019

Our aim is to help provide an understanding surrounding the rules addressing rent increases permitted under the Residential Tenancy Act (the “Act”). At the start of a tenancy, the landlord...

Five Updated Changes to BC’s Residential Tenancy Act

June 21, 2019

With respect to current changes to the Residential Tenancy Act (the “Act”), there have been five updates to the legislation, effective since May 17, 2018. Changes to B.C.’s Residential Tenancy...