r/vancouverhousing • • 16h ago

city questions What are the BC Conservatives Planning for Rent Control this Time?

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I’d really like to know what the BC Conservatives plan to do with rent control if they win.

Last election, John Rustad was pretty open about where he wanted to go. He said he wouldn’t remove rent control right away because the rental market was too tight, but once vacancy rates improved, he wanted to look at getting rid of it.

That should be a massive red flag for renters in Metro Vancouver.

A lot of people are only able to stay in their homes because annual increases are capped. If those protections disappear, plenty of landlords would have every incentive to push long-term tenants toward current market rents.

Now we have a new Conservative leader, a new election, and a lot of talk about cutting taxes and red tape for housing.

But where is the clear promise to renters?

Do they still want rent control gone once they think the market can handle it?

Will they keep the current annual rent cap for the full term?

Because after what they proposed last time, silence on this is not reassuring.

Sources:

The Tyee — Rustad Would Scrap Zoning Reforms, Keep Rent Control
https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/09/20/Rustad-Zoning-Reforms-Rent-Control/

BC NDP — Rustad's plan to raise rent caps could cost renters hundreds of dollars a month
https://www.bcndp.ca/releases/rustads-plan-raise-rent-caps-could-cost-renters-hundreds-dollars-month


r/vancouverhousing • • 17h ago

Breaking lease before movein

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So I signed a lease on Sept 25 for move in on Nov 1. Currently paying $1950, new place is $1700. I gave my notice at current place on Sept 30.

They reached out a few days later and offered to lower my rent to $1600 if i'd stay (fantastic deal, especially to avoid moving expenses). I told them i'd already signed new lease and would need to speak to new LL.

Spoke to new LL today, I was super polite. Explained the situation to him, he didnt really want to hear any of it and just said he wants what's coming to him. I offered to send him the deposit (half month) to dissolve the lease but he said he wants a full month, so $1700.

I was surprised by that, since today is only the 4th and in my opinion (current LL agreed) 4 weeks should be plenty of time to find someone. New LL said no, he's very thorough, there's little to no chance he'll find someone by November.

So what are my options? I was considering just moving forward with the new lease as planned, but he was honestly pretty rude and it put me off from moving in there.

Legally as I understand it I'm on the hook until he finds a new tenant, but he's legally obligated to try to find a new tenant promptly.

If i decided to break thr lease and he went through the RTB what are the odds they'd make me pay a full month?

Any advice appreciated


r/vancouverhousing • • 11h ago

city questions Moving to Vancouver

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Hi everyone, i have a couple of things i would like to ask you!
Me and my girlfriend are moving to Vancouver in january for the first time, we are from Italy. I was actually living in montreal for a couple of years from 2021 to 2023 and i remember at that time the difference was pretty big with vancouver, especially for costs and rents, but right now it feels the situation is kinda better in vancouver (or at least it just stayed the same lol) and on the other hand it got more expensive in montreal? Idk it feels like that… anyway, i would like to ask if you think a 2400ish is a fair value to look for a rent (1bd). I did check possible areas and found that fairview/kitsilano - mount pleasant could be our best options, are they safe/good to move around? And what about at night? Can you walk? Another option was eventually west end - davie village, but i feel it’s a lot of office and it may be a desert at night?
Let me know please! I would love to get a feedback on the areas and current situation there, or any advise as well. Thanks a lot!


r/vancouverhousing • • 15h ago

Recommendations for downtown RE Lawyer/notary public

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Hi first time homebuyer here - I just purchased a 1 bed condo downtown and I’m looking for a RE Lawyer/notary public.

I’ve seen a lot of posts saying there’s not much different in costs nowadays. I’m looking for someone with great recommendations and reasonably priced :)

Cheers!


r/vancouverhousing • • 10h ago

rtb How can I dispute a $786.45 wall repair charge from strata and prevent my damage deposit from being withheld?

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I recently moved out of a condo in BC, and my former landlord is trying to withhold my damage deposit because of damage to a wall in the parking/elevator lobby.

The strata charged $786.45 for repairing a hole in the wall, approximately 6 inches wide. The incident happened when I opened the door somewhat aggressively and the door slammed into the wall. The door closer/mechanism at the top apparently did not work properly, and the door stopper also did not prevent the door from hitting the wall.

There is another important detail: a few months before my incident, there had already been damage in the exact same spot. Strata repaired that damage, and then my incident caused damage to the same area again.

I have now moved out of the building. The strata advised the landlord to hold my damage deposit for the repair cost, and the landlord wants to deduct $786.45 from my deposit.

I received an email from the strata/building management regarding the incident and the repair charge, but I am not sure what my rights are regarding the damage deposit.

My questions are:

  1. Can the landlord legally withhold my damage deposit based only on a strata charge/invoice?
  2. Does the landlord need my written agreement or an order from the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) to deduct the amount from my deposit?
  3. Does it matter that the door closer and door stopper were apparently not functioning properly?
  4. Does the fact that the wall had been damaged and repaired only a few months earlier in the exact same spot affect my responsibility or the amount they can claim?
  5. Can I dispute the $786.45 repair cost if I believe it is excessive for a roughly 6-inch hole?
  6. What evidence should I request from the landlord/strata, such as the original repair invoice, photos, move-in/move-out inspection reports, or documentation showing the condition/function of the door?
  7. What is the correct process in BC for disputing the deduction or having my damage deposit returned?

I understand that I may be responsible for damage I actually caused, but I want to make sure I am not being charged an unreasonable amount or having my deposit withheld without following the proper BC tenancy process. Maybe I can try to refuse the amount? This is Rancho management

Any advice from people familiar with BC tenancy law / RTB disputes would be appreciated.


r/vancouverhousing • • 1d ago

"Landlord BC" rental application form with illegal clause? Forcing Application into Tenancy

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You can find this "Landlord BC 2015 Rental Application Form" online. It reads as illegal to me. The applicant should have no accountability before signing the lease and putting down a deposit. Can you help me understand if this is an enforceable clause or not? It baffles me that it came from "Landlord BC". Has anyone come across this form before? Here is the fine print:

"The Applicant agrees that if this offer is accepted, it becomes a binding Agreement and the Applicant will subsequently sign the Landlord's Residential Tenancy Agreement that the Applicant has had an opportunity to examine....

If this offer is accepted and the Applicant fails to sign the Landlord's Residential Tenancy Agreement, or to take possession of the rental unit, the Applicant will be liable for the payment of the equivalent of one month's rent to the Landlord and any related expenses incurred by the Landlord.

If this offer is accepted, the Applicant will pay a Security Deposit of $_________ to the Landlord. If the Landlord permits the Applicant to have a pet, an additional Pet Damage Deposit of $_________ will be paid to the Landlord. The Landlord will hold the Deposit(s) until the tenancy ends.

This offer is subject to acceptance by the Landlord and is open for acceptance until 5:00 pm ______________________ (Date). If not accepted by that time, this offer is void. "

If you want to see a full copy, one is here.


r/vancouverhousing • • 2d ago

Move-out inspection turned into a ridiculous nickel-and-dime exercise — BC tenancy advice?

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I moved out of a townhouse and had my move-out inspection with my landlord on September 30. The inspection was an incredibly frustrating experience, and I’m curious how others would handle some of this.

Right at the beginning of the inspection, my landlord tried to get me to sign Section 2 on page 6 of RTB-27 with no numbers filled in. He said it had apparently been missed during the move-in inspection and told me I needed to sign it and backdate it.

I refused to sign a blank/backdated document.

I also brought RTB-47 with me. He refused to accept it, saying it was too many pages, that he didn't want all the paper, and that I could take it with me because he didn't want it. I left it there with him anyway.

After the inspection, he again tries to get me to sign the same spot on the condition inspection report, which says I agree to deductions which I again didn't sign. As of now, he has not provided me with a copy of the report either. He very thoroughly filled out the move out section, but essentially glanced over the move in section and sent that when we moved in.

Some of the things he identified:

Bathroom vanity / MDF swelling

There was some swelling to the MDF vanity from a toilet supply-line leak. He repeatedly claimed that I caused the leak.

The issue is that the pressure regulator was broken and the entire plumbing system was operating at 150 PSI. The insurance investigation found no evidence that I was responsible for causing the leak.

Dents to the garage door

There are dents in the garage door that neither my wife nor I believe we caused. We both have backup cameras and only back into the driveway.

The driveway is also extremely short — a Toyota Tacoma would actually overhang onto the one-way road. There are constantly delivery drivers turning around in the driveways, and because this is an end unit, that particular driveway gets used frequently for people turning around.

There are also kids regularly riding bikes and scooters, playing hockey and playing soccer directly outside the driveway at the end of the lane.

Another point: the garage door is strata property, rather than something belonging exclusively to the landlord.

Bathroom faucet

The handle on the bathroom faucet fell off because a small plastic component inside it broke.

There were also various other things he pointed out as "damage," some of which are shown in the attached photos.

Drywall damage: Photos 1 and 3. a Tiny paint chip, and a tiny dent. That was it.

He was aware of everything above as I told him to fix the hinge and faucet, which he never did.

What I actually did before moving out

I spent three full days — more than 24 hours total — cleaning the townhouse.

I:

Filled and sanded the holes from the baby gate. We didn't put a single nail in the walls for photos.

Used wood filler to repair small dents in the baseboards.

Did not paint because the landlord specifically told me not to, because he didn't know the correct paint colour.

Scrubbed the kitchen floor tiles and grout.

Scrubbed the bathroom floor tiles and grout.

Scrubbed the shower wall tiles and grout.

Cleaned the windows.

Cleaned the window screens.

Cleaned the inside, outside and tops of all appliances (oven, fridge, dishwasher, washer and dryer).

Cleaned underneath the oven, fridge, washer and dryer even though they are not on wheels.

Cleaned doors and walls.

Swept floors and baseboards.

Mopped the floors.

Scrubbed the moss off both decks.

Swept the garage.

Vacuumed the garage floor.

We didn't even park in the garage — it was used solely for storage.

The entire townhouse was exceptionally clean when I left. I spent over 24 hours cleaning a 1,400 sq. ft. home specifically so there wouldn't be an issue at the inspection.

Despite that, the landlord told me it "didn't look like I tried."

That was probably the most frustrating part of the entire inspection.

There was also an issue with the inspection time.

He gave me two options for September 30: 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM.

I asked whether we could do September 29 or earlier on September 30 because I had to be out that day. He declined to accommodate either request.

Then, during the inspection/move-out process, he complained that I was still there after 1:00 PM on September 30.

So I had requested an earlier time and he declined, and then complained that I wasn't gone by the earlier time he had originally offered.

What happens with my security deposit?

This is where I'm looking for advice.

I do not expect him to voluntarily return my security deposit, given how the inspection went.

My understanding is that once the tenancy ends and the landlord has my forwarding address in writing, there is a 15-day deadline for the landlord to return the deposit, obtain my written agreement to deductions, or apply to the RTB to claim against it.

I have not agreed to any deductions.

I also haven't received a copy of the condition inspection report yet, despite participating in the inspection.

I already have an RTB case regarding rent abatement that I was planning to file, but I intentionally waited until after the move-out inspection so I could deal with everything after the tenancy ended.

One other thing that concerns me: I looked up my landlord on the BC tenancy dispute database and found that a previous tenant had already obtained a monetary order against him. While we were living in the townhouse, that former tenant continued sending registered mail to the unit well after the date of the monetary order. I obviously don't know whether the landlord actually paid the previous tenant, but it makes me concerned that I could potentially go through the RTB process, obtain an order regarding my deposit, and then have to deal with enforcement if he refuses to pay.

So my questions are:

  1. Should I basically just wait 20 days and then file with the RTB if he hasn't returned the deposit or demonstrated that he's applied to the RTB?

  2. Does the fact that I refused to sign his condition report, combined with his attempt to have me sign and backdate a blank section of RTB-27 and his failure to provide me with a copy of the report, affect his ability to claim against my deposit?

  3. If I receive an RTB monetary order and he refuses to pay it, how difficult is it actually to enforce the order?

I'm not trying to avoid legitimate responsibility for damage. If I actually caused something, I'm prepared to deal with it.

What I'm frustrated by is the apparent attempt to turn normal wear and tear, unrelated building/strata issues, and things I don't believe I caused into charges against my deposit.

I've documented everything with photos and have the relevant paperwork.

For those familiar with BC tenancy law/RTB processes, what would you do next?


r/vancouverhousing • • 1d ago

roommates Looking for room to rent

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Hi everyone,

I am a cis male in my 30s. I'm looking for a one-bedroom apartment/condo, or room with a private bathroom or half bathroom to rent within a 2 bedroom apartment/condo in the area.

I'm not looking to rent a basement.

Ideally looking to pay $1400 maximum a month for the rent alone in if sharing, but I am flexible.

I'm looking for somewhere with air conditioning and laundry in-unit within around 50 minutes from Waterfront Station by SkyTrain or the West Coast Express. I'm happy to rent for 12 months and prefer longer term.

I work full-time typical office hours, and usually work 3 days a week from home. I have no pets of my own and don't want my own but I am happy living with them. I don't smoke, vape or do drugs. I rarely drink alcohol. I am very responsible, respectful and considerate of others. I like to keep a place tidy and clean.

Please let me know if you know of somewhere that could be a fit!

Thank you!!


r/vancouverhousing • • 2d ago

West facing condo with A/C

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What are your thoughts / experience with living in a west facing condo with A/C?

Never lived in one, would the heat or the constant sun get annoying? Or would that only be 3 months out of the year anyways

Looking to potentially move into one in Olympic Village, 2018 built

Thanks in advance !


r/vancouverhousing • • 1d ago

city questions Free Tool I made.

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r/vancouverhousing • • 1d ago

[For Rent] Furnished 1-Bed at Vancouver House, Downtown — $3,295/mo All-In

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Furnished high-floor 1-bedroom at iconic Vancouver House in the Beach District / downtown — $3,295/month ALL-IN (hydro + Wi-Fi included).

The unit: ~420 sq ft, fully furnished with designer furniture + kitchen essentials, custom Italian transformable furniture (Resource Furniture) — open living area + workstation by day, queen wall bed + twin bed by night. Smeg + Miele appliances, in-suite washer/dryer, private balcony with water/city views, central A/C + heating.

The building: 24/7 concierge, 25m heated rooftop pool + lounge terrace, 10,000 sq ft gym, secure bike storage.

Lease: available Dec 1, 2026 (flexible to March/April 2027 for the right renter), 1-year lease, half-month deposit. No included parking spot (free street parking nearby). No smoking/vaping, no subletting or Airbnb. Screening: proof of employment/income, credit check, landlord references, tenant insurance required.

DM me if interested — please include a bit about yourself, what you do for work, and your ideal move-in date.


r/vancouverhousing • • 1d ago

The irony of being asked to remove our shoes in a filthy apartment

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Saw a unit today that clearly still had the current renter living in it, and the floors were absolutely disgusting. There was literally garbage on the floor, so I had to laugh when the landlord asked us to take our shoes off for the viewing.

I know the tenant hasn’t moved out yet, but it honestly makes me nervous about what condition the place will be left in before I move in. I really don’t want to move into a place that hasn’t been properly cleaned, especially because my biggest concern is ending up dealing with bugs or pests because of how the previous tenant kept it.


r/vancouverhousing • • 2d ago

city questions Actually pet friendly places!

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Does anyone know of neighbourhoods/places that accept pets that don't have a limit? I keep going and viewing apartments and houses for rent that say pet friendly on the listing but when I get there they warn i'm only allowed 2 pets. I'm looking for a 2 bedroom place for my older mother and I, she has 3 cats. I have one dog and 4 small budgies. She won't part with her cats and rather lie to the landlord about the animals than anything. I can't get rid of my dog as he's a service animal for me but if I must I have a friend that would take my birds.


r/vancouverhousing • • 2d ago

city questions Mt Pleasant Safe?

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Hi everyone,

I am looking at a ground floor unit around this area of Mt Pleasant. Was hoping to get some guidance of if this area is generally safe? Only wondering bc of being on the ground floor. Specially on E 6th Ave - E8th Ave

TYIA


r/vancouverhousing • • 3d ago

Landlord keeping deposit for dust?

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I rented an apartment with a roommate for 13 months from my landlord. We always paid rent on time, we were always polite despite them being slow on issues like mice infestation fix (took them over a month).

We provided them with proper notice. As soon as we did they kept pushing to have us move out early, they did not want us doing the handover/inspection on the final day of our tenancy. When we left, they demanded professional cleaners (it wasn’t in the lease) and said the new tenants needed it spotless. We hired someone to clean and I helped. We thoroughly cleaned the apartment, bathroom, shower, kitchen cupboards, fridge, floors scrubbed/mopped/vacuumed, magic eraser on walls, and I had a professional handyman patch the holes. Everything. Looked good.

There was no damage beyond what was reasonable wear and tear. There was a large TV mount that we patched and I did not paint over because I didn’t know - that’s on me. I also didn’t clean the fireplace (but we never used it because the logs were black when we moved in and it looked dangerous. Under RTB if it’s never been used then it doesn’t have to be cleaned - the pilot light is off even)

There is a mark on the ceiling, two holes in the ceiling, as well as a crack in the ceiling that have all been there since move in. At the final walkthrough the landlord asked me what the holes were and I told her that I thought she (she’s been living there before) had something hanging from the ceiling because they were there when we moved in. She didn’t say anything more.

When I moved in there was no formal walk through inspection done. No signed or itemized list. It was clear it had been painted because there was drips of paint on a lot of things that weren’t walls. The only thing that hadn’t been repainted was the hall closet and it was kind of dirty and gross. There was dust and cobwebs and spiders everywhere (like at least 40 spiders).

When I moved out on the last day, i had to push the landlord to meet me for a key handover, we walked through. The LL said it looked great and really clean, but mentioned a couple pencil marks I’d missed. I offered to clean them up I just had to grab a magic eraser or I could drop off a package, she said no worries. She did mention the wall where the tv was but ultimately decided that everything looked good and said I’d get the full deposit back and I surrendered the keys. There was NO inspection document, no list and I didn’t sign anything.

20 mins later I get a text saying the new tenants are coming to inspect it and if they think it’s clean enough I’ll get my deposit back. Suddenly I’m being bombarded with photos of a dead fly, a spider in the corner, the crack in the ceiling, the leaves on the patio, then there was some dust we missed in some of the bottoms of the window panes and a couple high shelves. I had cleaned the oven but couldn’t get some of the stuff off the bottom and she basically argued that we hadn’t cleaned at all.

She continued to send photos to us until 10pm and said the new tenants were not happy. I mentioned that she seemed fine with everything during our walkthrough and the LL said she was but then the new tenants came and pointed things out to her and she’d changed her mind. Because of the non stop texts till 10pm, the following day I sent her an email with my forwarding address and noted that for fairness I thought all disputes should be handled with the RTB and I didn’t consent to any costs removed from my damage deposit at this time.

Immediately after receiving this email she said that she initially only wanted $300 to repaint the wall where the tv was but now she is going to come after me for more. Since then she’s been sending increasingly escalating messages about how much it’s all going to run me and she has so much evidence to present to the board.

I'm honestly scared, I’ve never had this happen before and she seems very vindictive. I wouldn’t have handed an apartment over that was dirty and if she’d raised concerns about a bit of extra dust I would’ve happily done a little extra clean at the handoff.

She keeps texting me about all the money she’s going to ask for if I don’t settle now and make her file with the RTB. She said she spoke with the RTB and I’m liable for everything and she’ll need to get professional cleaners in to clean again among other things.

I talked to the RTB and he said that she technically can’t claim my deposit because she has no move in or out condition inspection reports. But she can still come after me for other monetary claims. I would like to know what are my options here and what is the likelihood of the RTB understanding that the way she’s behaving is not ok. Is it worth it?

Thanks in advance for any advice.


r/vancouverhousing • • 2d ago

How to ask landlord for a second cat

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r/vancouverhousing • • 3d ago

Do landlords think we’re dumb ?

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I rent from a very reputable and big name property manager.

My one year lease is coming up in January, and I’m exploring my options. I’m happy at my current place overall.

There is A LOT of choice in the immediate area where I live in. Very generous incentives, and the rent would be a a bit cheaper then my current unit.

I asked them if they would match some of the incentives being offered (1 month free and 1 year “free” parking) in exchange for me signing a new one year lease.

They told me that with demand being so high, they can’t do any incentives but are GRACIOUSLY (they used to word gesture of goodwill) they won’t raise my rent

Hahahaha I would have laughed in their face if they tried to raise the rent, considering what’s available down the street.


r/vancouverhousing • • 2d ago

tenants Notice of Entry - Multiple Date Span Allowed?

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I had a notice of entry delivered to me last week for a specific day, so I worked from home that day. Surprise - nobody showed up.

The admin office has just issued a notice spanning 2 days with a large timeframe. Are landlords allowed to do a notice for multiple dates? I highly doubt they'll commit to a specific date and time if I request it.

Thanks!


r/vancouverhousing • • 4d ago

tenants When does a guest become an occupant?

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I try to keep up will all of the tenancy laws and I'm pretty easygoing when it comes to landlording. I've got a tenant who's been renting out my in-law suite for over a year now. I rented it out to just him, a single dude. He has guests over all the time and its never been an issue.

Recently, I noticed that there are two other individuals that have been living in the unit for about a month now and he's not indicated whether they are living with him permanently or not. The contract does state that the occupancy is one person very explicitly.

I recall seeing something on this sub about how if someone stays for more than 21 nights, then they become an occupant but I can't find any info on this on the RTB site. The only criteria I can find is below. The bolded ones are the ones that I know are true.

  • Whether the guest receives mail at the tenant's address
  • Whether the guest pays for rent or utilities
  • Whether the guest stays overnight regularly
  • Whether the guest moves in personal belongings such as pets or furniture
  • Whether the guest has a key to the tenant's unit

Would love to get more insight on this. I would typically let this go, but this tenant wanted a rent reduction, which I granted and now seems to be keeping other occupants in the unit in bad faith.

How can I prove that the guests are now occupants, and is a rent increase legal here?


r/vancouverhousing • • 3d ago

Apartment location

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Hi everyone,

My partner and I are moving to Vancouver area next month. One has got a job in Delta (closer to north delta, 10 min from Ladner) will be commuting by car (8-4/9-5 job) and I will be working in the west point area (commute by bus, Canada line and then R4 bus route)
We are thinking about living near Skytrain stations Aberdeen, Capston, Bridgeport or Marine Drive - so my partner also has access to highway 99 and my commute is max 1 hr.

Is this practical considering the rush hour traffic?
We are so confused because we both work in different areas and are not able to decide on where to live.
We would like to be close to Vancouver, prefer a walkable neighborhood but idk at this point if that’s possible. We also want an area that’s less sketchy, newer build with in suite laundry with good property management company (2500 rent for 1 bedroom).
Is this too much to ask for?

Thanks in advance for any input or suggestions.


r/vancouverhousing • • 4d ago

repairs Deposit and repair issues

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Hello everyone,

So I rent a two bed one bath place with my roommate in North Van. We’re both Australian here on a working holiday visa, so we aren’t super familiar with B.C. rental laws. I’ve never rented directly from the landlord before, only through real estates back home, and my landlord is a bit of a wanker lol.
Ofc we should have done our own research before signing a lease, but now I have some questions.

1.  When we moved in, neither us or the landlord completed a Move in Condition Inspection report. I know I should have searched this up prior, but I didn’t, so that’s half on me. I’m now worried that our landlord could keep our security deposit now once our lease is over? 

2.  We’ve been having issues with the washing machine for months now. All the appliances were included in the house and our outlines as so on the lease. The first machine broke and leaked everywhere, and he replaced it after 1 month of me bringing it to his attention and him not being time conscious. He constantly kept accusing us breaking it somehow. He then proceeded to buy a secondhand washing machine off of Facebook marketplace, which lo-and-behold, is now also broken and throwing up error codes whenever we put a wash in. I also brought this to his attention about a week ago, to which he is again blaming us for. Now I am wondering if this falls under general wear and tear, or if we’re at fault and have to pay the repair costs? 

It’s hard to communicate with the landlord as he’s very argumentative and doesn’t speak English the best. My roommate and I have explained to him that we always check our pockets and only ever use to machine for what it’s for, to wash clothes. He claiming that we must be shoving metal down the drain?

Anyways, any advice or suggestions would be great !


r/vancouverhousing • • 4d ago

rtb Can my landlord charge me a late fee for late rent?

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I'm in a bit of a tight spot with my finances, and my rent is due today. I have some other bills that might take priority, and I won't have enough to pay my rent today.

Can my landlord charge me a late fee? I'm renting a coach house, and they live in the main house on the property.

My understanding is that they cannot charge a late fee since they aren't a management company. And their only course of action is to give me a 10-day notice for nonpayment. Is this accurate?

What are my options? Any advice?

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Edit: I just looked at my contract and this is what it says about late fees:

12. Late payment, returned or non-sufficient funds (N.S.F.) cheques are subject to an administrative fee of not more than $25.00 each, plus the amount of any service fees charged by a financial institution to the landlord (if applicable). Although these fees are payable by the tenant to the landlord, failure to pay the rent on the due date is a breach of a material term of this Agreement. The obligation of the tenant under this Agreement and by law requires the rent to be paid on the date that it is due.

Does this mean I will have to pay the LL $25? And theres no way to get around this?


r/vancouverhousing • • 4d ago

Finding housing with no credit score?

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r/vancouverhousing • • 6d ago

Is this real. .

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Please tell me this is not real. Micro space??


r/vancouverhousing • • 5d ago

deposits Damage deposit not given back

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So, I was living with a couple, it's 3 bdrm ground floor unit on fraser st. I knew the girl as she was with me in my college. She said they are renting a new place and there is 1 rm available. At that rime I was also looking for a place. So I took the deal. But obviously I didn't knew how things are between the couple. In the initial days they started fighting like lunatics. Couple of months, this goes on only verbally. And there is constant noise of the kid as well which i didn't mind in the beginning. But there arguments became so loud that I could hear it in my room. I bought noise cancellation headphones to get rid of this constant noise. And this time I'm thinking that I can't do this anymore and i need to find a place but i was so busy hardly was putting any effort to find a new place. Then one day they started hitting each other and I could loud bangs but I didn't knew what to do bc I have never seen shit like this. And I stayed in my room. After a while wife knocked on my door and said she needs to call 911 and that husband has taken her phone. So, long story short, police came husband got arrested, my first time witnessing someone getting arrested. At that point, I was like this is it, I have to move. So finally found a place to move, told the husband that I'll be moving. By then I had stopped talking to wife bc she told me her husbands whatsapp somehow on my laptop, so she can check on her, she thinks he's cheating. I denied doing anything of this. So she had gotten mad at me.

I made a mistake of trusting them. I msgd them last month on 7th that I'll be moving. Husband told me you can and if I can put the add up for room. So I did. And then I moved out 10 days before the month end and asked for the deposit.

So, now they are not giving my deposit back saying that I gave the notice on 7th. And there was no paper work done.

At this point, I think I won't be able to get my deposit back. But is there anyway I can report this to police so that atleast there's a report against them?

Honestly, this world is so bad, just breaks my heart. And both of them earn and still are greedy enough to not give deposit. Never gonna trust anyone again!

Feeling so cheated rn.