Renting a Home Quiz

This quiz on renting a home in British Columbia is part of the Renting a Home Lesson Module in Law-Related ESL Lessons. The quiz is an opportunity for a learner to assess their understanding.

1

Your landlord can increase your rent any time he/she wants.

	TRUE.
	FALSE.

2

The landlord must return the security deposit with interest within 15 days of the end of the lease.

	TRUE.
	FALSE.

3

Vancouver has no rules about keeping rental suites safe and healthy.

	TRUE.
	FALSE.

4

A dispute resolution hearing can only be held over the phone.

	TRUE.
	FALSE.

5

The tenant must pay for repairs of any damage the tenant does.

	TRUE.
	FALSE.

6

You cannot access dispute resolution services through the Residential Tenancy Branch.

	TRUE.
	FALSE.

7

Choose one of the following words to complete the sentence. Use each word only once.

• half
• decision
• hearing
• once

You can apply for a dispute resolution over repairs.

Your landlord and you must obey the of the Dispute Resolution Officer.

Landlords can only increase the rent a year.

The security deposit cannot be more than of a month’s rent.

Press the "Submit" button after answering the questions in order to see how you have done!