Module 1 introduces you to the main law in BC that outlines tenants’ and landlords’ rights and responsibilities – the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA), as well as the government agency responsible for administering and enforcing that law – the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB)
Learning Objectives
After completing Module 1, you should be able to understand:
the importance of the Residential Tenancy Act for tenants in BC;
how the Residential Tenancy Act applies to different types of rental housing in BC;
the types of housing and living situations that are not covered by the Residential Tenancy Act;
the most important services and resources offered by the Residential Tenancy Branch; and
how the term “landlord” is defined by the Residential Tenancy Act.
