British Columbia
Lease and manage residential and commercial rental properties in British Columbia with these downloadable, editable forms for BC property managers, landlords and leasing agents.
British Columbia's Real Estate Services Act requires property managers to be licensed. One of the requirements for licensing is that applicants be of "good reputation". The Real Estate Council will investigate the applicant's background, personal and business reputation, and the applicant must make full disclosure of any previous charges or convictions.
To obtain a license, applicants must also complete the required courses, which can take up to a year.
British Columbia Condition Inspection Report
Download this free Condition Inspection Report before the next rental inspection you do with a new tenant prior to their move-in.
- This form is to be completed by the landlord and tenant at the beginning of the tenancy and again at the time the tenancy is terminated and the unit is vacated.
- The report details the condition of the premises, fixtures, appliances, flooring, windows, etc. on the move-in and move-out dates.
- Instructions for completing the report are included.
- This is Form RTB-27 from the BC Resiential Tenancy Branch.
- Click the Download button to download the PDF form or fill it in online.
British Columbia Rental Application Form
Take applications from prospective tenants for a rental vacancy with this British Columbia Rental Application Form for Residential Tenancy.
Applicants must supply information about:
- their employment history,
- what they currently pay in monthly expenses,
- names and addresses of previous and current landlords,
- personal and credit references.
This British Columbia Rental Application Form for Residential Tenancy is a downloadable template for landlords and rental property managers. Great for multi-unit buildings - buy it once, use it as often as you require.
British Columbia Resident Manager Agreement
BC landlords, hire one of your tenants to act as resident manager of your rental building with this British Columbia Resident Manager Agreement.
- The tenant will act as resident manager of the rental building in exchange for free or reduced rent, plus a monthly management fee.
- The resident manager's duties and responsibilities include:
- collecting rent and late fees and issuing receipts to tenants;
- issuing eviction and default notices;
- inspecting rental units after a tenancy ends and the tenant has vacated;
- showing empty rental units to prospective tenants;
- groundskeeping and building maintenance.
- Available as a fully editable MS Word template.
- Intended to be used only in the Province of British Columbia, Canada.
BC 10 Day Notice to End Tenancy for Unpaid Rent or Utilities
Give notice to a tenant that you are ending their tenancy for unpaid rent or utilities with this 10 Day Notice to End Tenancy Form RTB-30.
- This Notice is only for tenants who are behind in the rent or who money for unpaid utilities.
- The free 10 Day Notice can be used for tenants of a house, apartment or mobile home.
- It includes instructions for both landlords and tenants on the effect of the notice and the next steps to be taken.
- BC Residential Tenancy Office Form RTB-30, revised 12/2016.
- This is a free PDF download which can be filled out on the computer or by hand.
British Columbia Residential Lease / Tenancy Agreement
BC landlords, rent a house, apartment, mobile home lot, or condominium to a tenant with this British Columbia Residential Lease / Tenancy Agreement.
- The Agreement can be used for either a fixed term lease (such as 6 months, 1 year, etc.) or for a periodic tenancy (month to month or week to week).
- The Lease / Tenancy Agreement contains standard provisions for a residential tenancy, such as:
- payment and disposition of the security deposit;
- late charges for overdue rent;
- landlord's right of entry;
- each party's responsibility for repairs and maintenance of the premises;
- subletting or assignment by the tenant;
- rent increases;
- alterations and improvements to the property;
- tenant's responsibility to carry his/her own renter's insurance;
- pets;
- termination by either party in accordance with provincial landlord-tenant law.
- This template also includes:
- a Condition Inspection Checklist and Inventory Report, to be completed by both the landlord and the tenant at move-in and again at move-out, and
- a Security Deposit spreadsheet which can be used to detail any deductions from the security deposit for unpaid amounts or damages at the end of the tenancy.
- Available as a MS Word template.
- Intended to be used only in the Province of British Columbia, Canada.
British Columbia Short Form Commercial Lease
Rent a commercial premises in BC to a business or retail tenant with this Short Form Commercial Lease Agreement for British Columbia.
- The lease is for a fixed term (such as one year), but can revert to month-to-month at the end of the term, with the landlord's consent.
- Services provided and paid for by the landlord will be charged to the tenant as additional rent, and will be invoiced on a monthly basis.
- The landlord is solely responsible for repairs to and maintenance of the building.
- The commercial lease can be renewed for a further term, if the tenant elects to do so and is not in default.
- The form is available as a reusable and customizable MS Word document.
- Intended for use only in the Province of British Columbia, Canada.
British Columbia Strata Unit Tenancy Agreement (Vancouver)
Rent out a strata unit in Vancouver, British Columbia with this downloadable Tenancy Agreement template.
The Tenancy Agreement contains standard provisions such as:- which parking and storage areas are included in the rental,
- restrictions on vehicle maintenance on the property,
- procedure for giving notice to the landlord and the strata association,
- pets,
- tenant's responsibility for maintaining building security,
- tenant's responsibility for obtaining contents insurance,
- tenant's liability for damage to the strata unit or common areas,
- restrictions on waterbeds.