Problem with your Landlord?
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Tenant Resource & Advisory Council (TRAC)
Free legal information on BC residential tenancy law through their website, telephone Infoline, legal education workshops and multilingual resources.
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First United Church
Legal assistance, advice and representation to low-income and vulnerable people in the Downtown Eastside.
- Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
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Tenants Talk:
Share your experiences with renting in Vancouver, view a map of tenancy issues, use our tenant robot lawyer to learn more about your rights as a renter, find an advocate, and get involved in the political fight to improve renters rights in the province.
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Seniors First BC:
Legal Advocacy Program that provides legal advice, advocacy and representation to people aged 55+ on legal issues involving tenancy, debt and government benefits.
Tenancy Laws
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Recent Changes to the BC Residential Tenancy Act
Since a new provincial government took office in 2017, a number of laws have been changed that affect renters. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changed, and what hasn’t.
- Guide to Municipal Tenant Protections In the Lower Mainland
A work-in-progress: While a few tenant protections apply province-wide, some cities have taken on additional measures to help protect tenants facing displacement - Eviction Self Defence Handbook (Updated 2019):
Tenant Organizing:
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VTU Solidarity Fund for Multilingual Tenant Organizing
Funding available for community organizations doing multilingual tenant organizing.
Other Groups in the Lower Mainland Advocating For Tenants:
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ACORN BC (Most active in Burnaby and Surrey)
- New Westminster Tenants Union