Tenant & Landlord Resources

We have gathered a list of resources to assist both tenants and landlords in successfully securing a long-term rental agreement.

Homeowners play an important role in housing availability on the Sunshine Coast.  Earlier this year we surveyed Sunshine Coast homeowners. This research indicated that there are many potential long-term rental units that are not being utilized. Feedback from homeowners provided some insight into why this is happening and the challenges they face when considering renting their units.  Highlights from the survey are included after the following section.

LANDLORD & TENANCY RESOURCES

Whether a landlord or a tenant, the following resources feature a wealth of information on a variety of topics related to renting in British Columbia.

Landlord BC:
https://landlordbc.ca/

BC Residential Tenancy Act:
https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/02078_01

BC Tenancy Forms:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/forms

Guide for Tenants and Landlords:
https://www.rentingitright.ca/sites/default/files/pictures/act_english.pdf

Tenant & Landlord Rights in B.C.:
https://tenantrights.ca/facts/british-columbia

Quick Tips for Landlords and Tenants:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/calculators-and-resources/quick-tips-for-landlords-tenants

Rental Assistance Program (RAP):
https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/rental-assistance-programs

Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER):
https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/rental-assistance-programs

Legal Advocacy Program:
https://resourcecentre.ca/programs/legaladvocacy