Can my landlord evict me without notice in BC?

No. In BC, a landlord cannot evict you without proper written notice. The amount of notice depends on the reason. For example, unpaid rent may require 10 days’ notice, while a landlord ending tenancy for purchaser or landlord occupancy requires at least 3 months’ notice.

Eviction notices must follow rules under the Residential Tenancy Act. If you receive a notice, you may dispute it through the Residential Tenancy Branch. You must act quickly to dispute the eviction notice. Read the notice carefully and be sure to pay attention to the deadlines. If you do not dispute the eviction within the number of days listed on the notice, you will have to move out. Details about ending a tenancy are available here.

This response assumes that the RTA applies to your tenancy. See “Does the Residential Tenancy Act apply to my situation?”