British Columbia Notice to End Tenancy (Tenant RTB-12 and Landlord Notices)

About BC Residential Tenancy Notice to End Tenancy (RTB-12 and Landlord Notices)

In British Columbia tenancies end with a written notice on a Residential Tenancy Branch form. A tenant on a month-to-month tenancy gives at least one full month's notice on the Tenant's Notice to End Tenancy (RTB-12), so that a notice received on or before the last day of a month ends the tenancy at the end of the following month. A tenant on a fixed-term lease generally cannot end it early without the landlord's agreement, except in limited situations such as family violence or a move to long-term care.

Landlords must use the specific notice for the reason: 10 days for unpaid rent or utilities, one month for cause (such as repeated late rent or damage), two months for landlord's use of the property (with one month's rent as compensation), and four months for renovations or demolition (with permits in hand). Tenants can dispute a landlord's notice with the Residential Tenancy Branch within a short deadline, usually 5 to 30 days depending on the notice. This is a free fillable helper and general guide, not legal advice; always use the current official RTB form.

Who needs to complete it

• BC tenants giving notice to move out of a month-to-month rental.
• BC landlords ending a tenancy for unpaid rent, cause, personal use, or renovation.
• Tenants who received a landlord's notice and need to know the deadline to dispute it.

How to fill out BC Residential Tenancy Notice to End Tenancy (RTB-12 and Landlord Notices)

1. 1Choose the correct form: RTB-12 for a tenant's notice, or the landlord notice matching the reason (10-day, one-month, two-month, or four-month).
2. 2Enter the rental address, the tenant and landlord names, and the effective date. For a tenant's notice, that is the last day of the month after the notice is received.
3. 3For landlord notices, complete the reason section fully and attach any required proof, such as the rent ledger for unpaid rent or permits for renovation.
4. 4Sign and date the notice and serve it by an approved method, adding extra days if mailing.
5. 5Keep a copy and a record of service. Tenants who wish to dispute a landlord's notice must apply to the RTB before the deadline shown on the form.