This tool is provided by Prela Property Management for general educational purposes only. It is not legal advice, tax advice, or a substitute for professional guidance from the BC Residential Tenancy Branch, a qualified lawyer, or a BCFSA-licensed property management professional advising on your specific situation.
No Advisor Relationship: Using this tool does not create any professional, legal, fiduciary, or advisor-client relationship between you and Prela Property Management, Amir Shojaee, Stonehaus Realty Corp., or their affiliates, employees, contractors, or agents.
No Warranty: This tool is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The Residential Tenancy Act may have changed since this tool was last updated. Exceptions and nuances not captured in this tool may apply to your situation.
Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, Prela Property Management, Amir Shojaee, Stonehaus Realty Corp., and their affiliates, employees, contractors, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising from or related to your use of this tool, including but not limited to: lost rental income, legal costs or RTB hearing fees, compensation or damages awarded against you, invalid notices that must be reissued, emotional distress, or any other losses whatsoever. This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Not a Substitute for Professional Advice: Before taking any action based on information from this tool, you must: (1) Contact the Residential Tenancy Branch (1-800-665-8779 or tenancy.gov.bc.ca), (2) Consult a lawyer if your situation is complex or if significant money is at stake, (3) Review the current Residential Tenancy Act (bclaws.gov.bc.ca), (4) Confirm all form numbers, notice periods, and compensation amounts independently.
Your Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your decisions and actions regarding any tenancy matter. By using this tool, you acknowledge that you will independently verify all information before acting and that you assume all risk associated with your decisions.
Not Applicable To: This tool does not apply to commercial tenancies, manufactured home park tenancies, roommate arrangements outside the Residential Tenancy Act, situations involving BC Housing or subsidized housing, hotel or short-term rental stays, or any tenancy governed by a different statute.
Jurisdiction: This tool applies only to residential tenancies in British Columbia, Canada, governed by the BC Residential Tenancy Act. It does not apply to any other province, territory, or country.
Updates: Laws and RTB policies change. This tool was last reviewed April 2026. Before relying on any information, confirm that the law has not changed.
Report Errors: If you believe any information in this tool is incorrect, please report it to [email protected] so we can review and update as needed.
Contact: For questions about this tool (not legal questions), contact Prela Property Management at [email protected]. For legal questions, contact the RTB or a lawyer.
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