Residential Tenancy Agreement (British Columbia)
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THIS AGREEMENT made the _______ day of ________________, _________. BETWEEN (use
correct legal names): ___________________________________________________________
(referred to in this agreement as "the tenant") AND ________________________________
_______________________________ (referred to in this agreement as "the landlord")

1. Address of residential premises The address of the premises to be rented is located
at ________________________________ (Apt./Suite no.)_________________________________
___________________________ (Street address) (City and province) (Postal code)

2. Address for service The address for serving notices and documents and the telephone
number of the landlord or landlords agent is: ______________________________________
_______________________ (Name, if different from landlord) __________________________
___________________________________________________ (Apt./Suite no.) (Street address)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
(City and province) (Postal code) (Telephone number) vanstardotca

3. Term of agreement The term of this agreement will be as follows: This will be a [ ]
daily or week-to-week tenancy which will begin on __________________________, _______.
[ ] month-to-month tenancy which will begin on _______________________________,
_______. [ ] fixed term tenancy which will begin on ___________________________, and
end on ______________________, _______. vanstar!
If the tenancy is for a fixed length of time, at the end of the fixed time - [ ] the
tenancy may continue on a month-to-month basis or for another fixed time. [ ] the
tenancy will end.

4. Rent The rent will be $_________________ [ ] per week, [ ] per month, and must be
paid on or before the ________________ day of each [ ] week [ ] month. The first [ ]
weeks [ ] months rent will be payable on __________________________________.

The tenant must pay the rent on time. If the rent is late, the landlord may issue a
Notice to End a Residential Tenancy to the tenant, which may take effect not earlier
than 10 days after the date the Notice is given.

5. Included in the rent The following items, appliances, and services are included in
the rent: (Check only those things that are included and provide additional information
if required.) [ ] water [ ] electricity [ ] heat [ ] stove [ ] oven [ ] refrigerator
[ ] dishwasher [ ] furniture [ ] window coverings [ ] carpets [ ] laundry facilities
[ ] cablevision [ ] garbage collection [ ] parking for _____ vehicle(s) [ ] sewage
disposal [ ] sheets and towels [ ] other: ________________________________ The landlord
must not take away or make the tenant pay extra for a service or facility that is
already included in the rent.

6. Security deposit The landlord acknowledges receiving from the tenant the sum of
$_____________________ on _____________________________(date) as a security deposit.
The landlord agrees (I) that the security deposit must not exceed one half of the
monthly rent payable for the residential premises, (ii) to keep the security deposit
during the tenancy and pay interest on it in accordance with the Residential Tenancy
Act, and (iii) to return the security deposit and interest to the tenant within 15 days
of the end of the tenancy agreement, unless (a) the tenant agrees in writing to allow
the landlord to keep an amount as payment for unpaid rent or damage, or (b) the
landlord applies for arbitration under the Residential Tenancy Act within 15 days of
the end of the tenancy agreement to claim some or all of the security deposit and
interest.

The tenant agrees to use the security deposit and interest as rent only if the landlord
consents.

7. Rent increases Once a year, the landlord may increase the rent for the existing
tenant. The landlord may only increase the rent 12 months after the date that the
existing rent was established with the tenant or 12 months after the date of the last
lawful rent increase for the tenant, even if there is a new landlord or a new tenant by
way of an assignment. The landlord must use the prescribed Notice of Rent Increase form
available from any office of the Residential Tenancy Branch or Government Agent.
A landlord must give a tenant 3 whole months notice, in writing, of a rent increase.
For example, if the rent is due on the 1st of the month and the tenant is given notice
any time in January, even January 1st, there must be 3 whole months before the increase
begins. In this example, the months are February, March and April, so the increase
would begin on May 1st.

If the tenant thinks the rent increase is unjustified the tenant may talk to the
landlord or contact the Residential Tenancy Branch for assistance. If the issue is not
resolved, the tenant may apply for arbitration under the Residential Tenancy Act within
30 days from the date of receipt of the Notice of Rent Increase.

A landlord must give a tenant of a manufactured home pad 6 whole months notice, in
writing, of a rent increase. If the tenant thinks the rent increase is unjustified, the
tenant may talk to the landlord or contact the Residential Tenancy Branch for
assistance. If the issue is not resolved, the tenant may apply for mediation by the
Manufactured Home Park Dispute Resolution Committee.

8. Assign or Sublet The tenant may assign or sublet the residential premises to another
person with the consent of the landlord. If this tenancy agreement is for a fixed
length of 6 months or more, or is solely for the rental of a manufactured home pad, the
landlord must not arbitrarily or unreasonably withhold consent to assign or sublet.
Under an assignment a new tenant must assume all of the rights and duties under the
existing tenancy agreement, at the same rent. The landlord must not charge a fee or
receive a benefit, directly or indirectly, for giving this consent.

If a landlord unreasonably withholds consent to assign or sublet or charges a fee, the
tenant may apply for arbitration under the Residential Tenancy Act.

9. Repairs (a) Landlords Duties: The landlord must provide and maintain the
residential premises and residential property in a reasonable state of decoration and
repair, making the residential premises and the residential property suitable for
occupation by a reasonable tenant. The landlord must comply with health, safety and
housing standards required by law. If the landlord is required to make a repair to
comply with the above duties, the tenant may discuss it with the landlord. If the
landlord refuses to make the repair, the tenant may seek an Arbitrators Order under
the Residential Tenancy Act for the completion and costs of the repair. (b) Tenants
Duties: The tenant must maintain ordinary health, cleanliness and sanitary standards
throughout the residential premises and residential property. The tenant must take the
necessary steps to repair damage to the residential premises and residential property
caused by a wilful or negligent act or omission of the tenant or invited guests of the
tenant. The tenant is not responsible for reasonable wear and tear to the residential
premises. If the tenant does not comply with the above duties, the landlord may discuss
the matter with the tenant and may seek a monetary order through arbitration under the
Residential Tenancy Act for the cost of repairs, serve a Notice to End a Residential
Tenancy, or both. ? Emergency Repairs: The landlord must post the name and telephone
number of the designated contact person for emergency repairs. The tenant must make at
least two attempts to notify the person designated by the landlord, and give a
reasonable time for completion of the emergency repairs by the landlord. If the
emergency repairs are still required, the tenant may undertake the repairs and deduct
the cost from the next months rent, provided a statement of account and receipts are
given to the landlord. The landlord may take over completion of the emergency repairs
at any time. Emergency repairs must be urgent and necessary for the health and safety
of persons or preservation of property and are limited to (I) major leaks in the pipes
or roof, (ii) damaged or blocked water or sewer pipes or plumbing fixtures, (iii)
repairs to the primary heating system, and (iv) defective locks that give access to the
residential premises.

10. Occupants and Invited Guests (a) The landlord may not stop the tenant from having
guests in the residential premises under reasonable circumstances. If the number of
permanent occupants is unreasonable, the landlord may discuss the issue with the tenant
and may serve a Notice to End a Residential Tenancy. Disputes regarding the notice may
be resolved through arbitration under the Residential Tenancy Act. (b) If the tenant
lives in a hotel, the landlord may impose reasonable restrictions on invited guests and
reasonable extra charges for overnight accommodation of invited guests.

11. Locks Neither the tenant nor the landlord may change or add a lock or security
device (for example, a door chain) to the residential premises unless both agree, or
unless ordered by an arbitrator. In an emergency, the landlord may change the lock on
the main door of the residential property and the tenant may change a defective lock on
the residential premises and promptly provide the other party with a copy of the new
key.

12. Entry of Residential Premises by the Landlord (a) For the duration of this tenancy
agreement, the residential premises are the tenants home and the tenant is entitled to
privacy, quiet enjoyment and to exclusive use of the residential premises. (b) The
landlord may enter the residential premises only if one of the following applies: (I)
the landlord gives the tenant a written notice which states why the landlord needs to
enter the residential premises and specifies a reasonable time not sooner than 24 hours
and not later than 72 hours from the time of giving the notice; (ii) there is an
emergency; (iii) the tenant gives the landlord permission to enter at the time of entry
or not more than one month before the time of entry for a specific purpose; (iv) the
tenant has abandoned the residential premises; (v) the landlord has the order of an
arbitrator or court saying the landlord may enter the residential premises; (vi) the
landlord is providing maid service to a hotel tenant at a reasonable time. ? If a
landlord enters the residential premises illegally, the tenant may apply for an
Arbitrators Order under the Residential Tenancy Act, to change the locks for the
residential premises and keep the only key. At the end of the tenancy, the tenant must
give the key to the residential premises to the landlord.

13. Ending the Tenancy (a) The tenant may end a month-to-month tenancy by giving the
landlord at least one months written notice. The landlord must receive the written
notice before the day the rent is due, for the tenant to move out at the end of the
following month. This notice must be in writing and must (I) include the address of the
residential premises, (ii) include the date the tenancy is to end, and (iii) be signed
by the tenant. For example, if the tenant wants to move at the end of May, the tenant
must make sure the landlord receives written notice on or before April 30th. (b) The
landlord may end the tenancy only for the reasons and only in the manner set out in the
Residential Tenancy Act. The landlord must use the prescribed Notice to End a
Residential Tenancy form available from the Residential Tenancy Branch. ? The landlord
and tenant may mutually agree in writing to end this tenancy agreement at any time.

14. Landlords Obligation to Give Tenancy Agreement to Tenant In order for the landlord
to insist on the performance of the tenants obligation to pay rent under the tenancy
agreement, the tenant must receive a copy of this agreement promptly, and in any event
not later than 21 days after the agreement was entered into.

15. Application of the Residential Tenancy Act The terms of this tenancy agreement and
any changes or additions to the terms may not contradict or change any right or duty
under the Residential Tenancy Act or a regulation made under that act and to the extent
that a term of this tenancy agreement does contradict or change a right or duty under
the Residential Tenancy Act or a regulation made under that act the term of this
tenancy agreement is void. Any change or addition to this tenancy agreement must be
agreed to in writing and initialled by both the landlord and tenant and must be
reasonable. If a change is not agreed to in writing, is not initialled by the landlord
and tenant or is not reasonable it is not enforceable.

16. Arbitration of Disputes Despite any other provision of this tenancy agreement,
under the Residential Tenancy Act a tenant has the right to apply for arbitration to
resolve a dispute.
17. Additional terms Write down any additional terms which the tenant and the landlord
agree to. (Additional pages may be used.)___________________________________
________________________ Landlord signature Date
___________________________________ ___________________________________ Tenant
signature Date
___________________________________ ___________________________________ Tenant
signature Date
___________________________________ ___________________________________