The Residential Tenancy Branch Favours Tenants

Landlords often comment the Residential Tenancy branch favours Tenants. My experience has been when both parties follow the rules and process the Residential Tenancy branch is fair to both parties. 

Common mistakes made by landlords include accessing a rental unit without proper notice, raising rents without proper notice or changing locks when tenants fail to pay rent without following the required process for eviction.  It was reported recently a Landlord removed a tenants doors and windows due to non payment of rent, resulting in some of the tenants possessions being stolen. When landlords take these kinds of actions it causes governments to look at creating processes and laws to protect tenants rights.

It’s important for landlords to understand their rights and obligations as Landlords before they take action against their tenant. Failing to comply with the Residential Tenancy Act can result in a decision which prevents a landlord from obtaining an eviction, or requires compensation to the tenants. When a landlord follows the Residential Tenancy Act and procedures the decisions will be fair to both parties. 

The Residential Tenancy Branch doesn’t like to make decisions that put people out of their home (when tenants rent your property it becomes their home) without valid reasons. During these difficult times it is more important owners make sure they are performing all aspects of rental management properly with their tenants. 

If you need assistance managing your rental property Cartref Properties can assist you, please give us a call. 

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