The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions has announced a new complex-care housing program. This will support people with overlapping medical, mental-health and substance-use issues. The first four sites will be in Surrey, Abbotsford and Vancouver. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022M…

Changes are being made to strata bylaws to open up more housing options for people. Stratas can no longer ban rentals, and age restrictions will be removed, except for age 55+. Restrictions on short-term rentals like AirBnBs will still be in place. StrongerBC.gov.bc.ca/Housing

Premier Eby Announces New, Standalone Housing Ministry. CHBA BC applauds this change and believes housing, separated into its own ministry, will help focus government attention and resources towards B.C.'s severe housing issues. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022P…

Welcome to our new Residential Tenancy Branch Twitter page. We will be publishing information to our page weekly that we feel will be important information for both Landlords and Tenants alike in BC, so we hope you check back often. Follow us so you don't miss any updates.

1.8 million struggling to pay #rent could receive a one-time payment. Share this post. Help us make sure that everyone who can benefit does: ow.ly/ZaPM50LZ1KZ Canada Revenue Agency

Q: How do I get my security deposit back? After doing a move-out inspection, you have 1 yr to give your forwarding address to your landlord in writing. They then have 15 days to return it, obtain your written agreement to keep it, or apply to the RTB for an order to keep it.

Big news for landlords and tenants🏠 More supports for the Residential Tenancy Branch will give them the ability to address serious issues and ensure people are getting fair treatment & support in timely matter 👇🏾 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022H…

Q: I’m a BC landlord. What can I do if a tenant stops paying rent? A: For the full answer, hit up our new Facebook page at the Residential Tenancy Branch, Province of BC.

Effective Jan 1, 2023, security & pet deposits require interest upon their return to the tenant. So if a security deposit was made April 1, 2018 and returned April 1, 2023, interest would be calculated from Jan. 1, 2023 to April 1, 2023. RTB's online interest calculator available

For a full breakdown of who is responsible for emergency repairs, regular repairs, maintenance and reasonable wear and tear over the term of your tenancy in BC, check out our Facebook page facebook.com/profile.php?id…