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==The law in BC==
Tenants in BC are protected by the ''[[Residential Tenancy Act]]''. The Act is the law that spells out the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords. Don’t assume that the laws in other provinces are the same as in British Columbia.
The Residential Tenancy Branch is the government office that helps with problems between landlords and tenants. Residential Tenancy Branch staff will give information about the law to tenants and landlords in BC. They can help you by explaining the law to you, and in some cases, by calling your landlord on your behalf. Residential Tenancy Branch offices also hold dispute resolution hearings for landlords and tenants when they cannot resolve disputes on their own.