Where can I get free help for tenants in BC?
Tenants in BC can get free help from the Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC) (opens in a new tab), which provides information, workshops, and a tenant hotline.
The BC Residential Tenancy Branch (opens in a new tab) resolves disputes between landlords and tenants and offers guidance on tenancy laws.
RentingItRight.ca provides information about starting a tenancy, renter issues and dispute resolution. People’s Law School (opens in a new tab) has easy-to-understand legal information for renters.
If you need legal advice or representation, Access Pro Bono (opens in a new tab) may be able to connect you with free or low cost services.
Ask AI includes source information from the BC Residential Tenancy Branch, as well as RentingItRight.ca. Use Ask AI to get answers to your renting questions.
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- Renting It Right (opens in a new tab)
Tenants learn how to find rental housing, maintain problem-free tenancies, and resolve legal disputes.
- BC Residential Tenancy Branch (opens in a new tab)
This government agency provides a range of information and services related to residential tenancy in BC, including resolving landlord/tenant disputes.
- Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (opens in a new tab)
The TRAC website provides a range of information to help tenants address legal issues.
- Tenant Survival Guide (TRAC) (opens in a new tab)
A comprehensive overview of tenants' and landlords' rights and responsibilities in BC, covering key topics including evictions, repairs, quiet enjoyment, and deposits.
- BC Housing (opens in a new tab)
This government agency develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options, including social housing and rental assistance programs.
- Community Legal Assistance Society (opens in a new tab)
CLAS provides free legal assistance on loss of housing, human rights complaints, accessing government benefits, and more.