Residential Tenancies Branch

Rent Increases

The 2025 rent increase guideline is 1.7 per cent, effective January 1, 2025. To see the rent increase guideline from previous years, click here.

Fact Sheets

• Rent Increases
• Above Guideline Rent Increases
• Giving Notice: Information for Tenants

FAQ

• Information for Landlords and Tenants – Zero Per Cent Annual Rent Increase Guideline for 2022 and 2023
• Rent Increases FAQ
• Rent Increases Guideline

Policies and Procedures Guidebook

• Section 13.7 - Rent Increase for New Tenants
• Section 13.13 - Unauthorized Rent Increases

The Residential Tenancies Act

• Section 25 to 28 - Three months' notice of rent increase
• Section 68 - Rent increase with intent to evict
• Section 120 to 122 - Rent Increase Permitted By The Regulations
• Section 123 to 124 - Rent Increase Above Maximum Permitted By The Regulations
• Section 131 to 132 - Rent Increase When Landlord Regains Possession

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