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→You would like to see enforcement by city officials regarding serious repair issues in your building, or would like your municipality to pass by-laws preserving affordable rental housing in your area
The Government of British Columbia is responsible for the ''[[Residential Tenancy Act]]''. If you feel like the law is unfair to tenants you can contact your local MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) and voice your concerns. The government needs to hear from tenants in order to strengthen laws protecting tenants. To find your MLA go to [http://www.leg.bc.ca/mla/ the MLA webiste] or call Elections BC at 1-800-661-8683. If you write a letter, you can copy it to TRAC by email to [mailto:info@tenants.bc.ca info@tenants.bc.ca].
===You would like to see enforcement by city officials regarding serious repair issues in your building, or would like your municipality to pass by-laws bylaws preserving affordable rental housing in your area===
Only a few municipalities in BC have bylaws regarding the condition of rental buildings or the loss of affordable housing. Contact your local city or town hall and ask if there are any such bylaws where you live. If not, contact your local mayor and municipal councilors and ask why not. Local governments can play a big role in preserving safe and affordable housing, but like provincial politicians they need to hear from tenants. Look in the Blue Pages of your local phone book to find out contact information for your local government or go to the [http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/11.asp CivicInfoBC website] and search for your local government.