NOTICE TO END TENANCY - BRITISH COLUMBIA
(Select the applicable notice type by checking one box below. Each notice type has its own statutory form prescribed by the Residential Tenancy Act, S.B.C. 2002, c. 33 (RTA) and the Residential Tenancy Regulation, B.C. Reg. 477/2003. Landlords should use the RTB-prescribed forms where available.)
Part 1 - Parties and Premises
To Tenant(s): [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
Rental Unit Address: [[Full Civic Address, Unit Number, City, BC, Postal Code]]
From Landlord: [[Landlord Full Legal Name or Company Name]]
Landlord Contact: [[Landlord Address / Phone / Email]]
Date of This Notice: [[Notice Date]]
Part 2 - Notice Type (Select One)
☐ Option A: Notice to End Tenancy for Unpaid Rent or Utilities
(RTB Form RTB-30; RTA s. 46)
Amount of Unpaid Rent / Utilities:
| Rental Period | Amount Due | Amount Paid | Balance Owing |
|--------------|------------|-------------|---------------|
| [[Month/Year]] | $[[Rent Due]] | $[[Amount Paid]] | $[[Balance]] |
| Total Owing: | | | $[[Total Arrears]] |
The rent / utility charges listed above were due on [[Due Date(s)]] and remain unpaid as of this notice date.
Tenant's Right to Avoid Eviction (10-Day Notice - RTA s. 46):
This is a 10-day notice. You have 5 days from receipt of this notice to pay all arrears in full or dispute this notice by applying to the Residential Tenancy Branch. If you do not pay or dispute within 5 days, you have 5 additional days (for a total of 10 days from receipt) before the landlord may apply to the RTB for an Order of Possession.
Only rent and utility charges that are actually owed may be included; late fees and other charges may NOT be included in a pay-or-vacate demand under RTA s. 46.
☐ Option B: Notice to End Tenancy for Cause (Other Breach)
(RTB Form RTB-33 or RTB-26; RTA ss. 47-49)
Grounds for this notice (select applicable ground):
- [ ] Tenant has significantly interfered with the rights of the landlord or other occupants (RTA s. 47(1)(b)).
- [ ] Tenant has endangered the safety of others or caused extraordinary damage to the rental unit or complex (RTA s. 47(1)(c)).
- [ ] Tenant has more occupants than permitted (RTA s. 47(1)(d)).
- [ ] Tenant has used the premises for an illegal purpose (RTA s. 47(1)(e)).
- [ ] Other grounds under RTA s. 47: [[Describe]].
Description of the Breach:
[[Describe the specific conduct, dates, and how it violates the tenancy agreement or the RTA]]
Notice Period:
- For conduct endangering safety or causing extraordinary damage: 10-day notice (tenancy ends 10 days after tenant receives notice - RTA s. 48).
- For other cause (significant interference, illegal purpose, etc.): One-month notice expiring on the last day of the rental period (RTA s. 47).
Tenancy Ends: [[Date - last day of the rental period or 10 days from receipt, as applicable]]
☐ Option C: Notice to End Tenancy - Landlord's Use of Property (No-Fault)
(RTB Form RTB-32; RTA s. 49)
Reason:
- [ ] Landlord or a close family member (spouse, child, parent of either) will occupy the rental unit as their primary residence (RTA s. 49(3)).
- [ ] Purchaser or purchaser's close family member will occupy the rental unit (RTA s. 49(5)).
- [ ] Landlord is demolishing, converting, or doing major renovations requiring vacant possession (RTA s. 49(6)).
Details: [[Describe the intended use, who will occupy, or the nature of renovations/demolition]]
Notice Period: Four months notice, expiring on the last day of a rental period (RTA s. 49(3)/(5)/(6)).
Tenancy Ends: [[Last day of the rental period at least 4 months from service date]]
Tenant's Right to One Month's Compensation (RTA s. 51): The landlord must pay the tenant one month's rent as compensation on or before the date the tenancy ends, unless:
- The tenant agrees to vacate earlier in writing (landlord pays pro-rated compensation), or
- The RTB orders otherwise.
Amount of Compensation: $[[One Month's Rent Amount]], to be paid to Tenant no later than [[Compensation Payment Date]].
☐ Option D: Notice to End Tenancy - End of Employment (RTA s. 49.1)
The tenant's right to occupy was a term of employment with the landlord, and the employment has ended.
Notice Period: Not less than one rental period (minimum one month for monthly tenancies).
Tenancy Ends: [[Last day of the rental period]]
Part 3 - Service of Notice
Under the Residential Tenancy Regulation, B.C. Reg. 477/2003, s. 88, this notice may be served by:
- [ ] In-person delivery to the tenant (or an adult who apparently resides with the tenant) at the rental unit - notice is received on the date of delivery.
- [ ] Mail - notice is deemed received 5 days after mailing by ordinary or registered mail to the tenant's address (add 5 days to all deadlines if serving by mail).
- [ ] Email - if the tenant has consented in writing to receive notices by email under the tenancy agreement - notice is received when the email is sent.
- [ ] Posted on door - only permitted where in-person delivery is not reasonably possible; note the date, time, and circumstances.
Method of Service Used: [[Describe - personal delivery / mail / email / posted]]
Date and Time of Service: [[Date]] at [[Time]]
Served By: [[Name of person who served the notice]]
Part 4 - Tenant's Rights and Dispute Process
- Right to Dispute: A tenant may dispute this notice by applying to the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) online at www.gov.bc.ca/residential-tenancy or by telephone at 604-660-1020 (Lower Mainland) or 1-800-665-8779 (toll-free).
- Dispute Deadline for Non-Payment Notices (Option A): You must apply to the RTB within 5 days of receiving this notice to dispute it. Missing this deadline means the landlord may apply for an Order of Possession after 10 days.
- Dispute Deadline for Other Notices (Options B, C, D): Apply to the RTB before the tenancy end date stated in this notice.
- If You Vacate Voluntarily: If you choose to vacate before the tenancy end date, you are entitled to a proportionate refund of any prepaid rent.
- Security Deposit: Your security deposit (and pet damage deposit if applicable) must be returned within 15 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant provides a forwarding address, unless the landlord applies to the RTB for deductions (RTA s. 38).
Part 5 - Landlord Signature
Landlord (or authorized agent): _______________________________
Printed Name: [[Landlord Name or Agent Name]]
Title (if agent): [[Title / Property Manager]]
Date: __________
> Template - not legal advice. British Columbia residential tenancies are governed by the Residential Tenancy Act, S.B.C. 2002, c. 33, and the Residential Tenancy Regulation, B.C. Reg. 477/2003. Landlords are strongly advised to use RTB-prescribed forms (available at rtb.gov.bc.ca) and to verify current notice periods, dispute timelines, and procedural requirements before serving any notice. Failure to follow the RTA's exact procedures may render a notice invalid.
Primary Sources (as of 2026-06):
- Residential Tenancy Act, S.B.C. 2002, c. 33, ss. 46-51 (notice types and periods)
- Residential Tenancy Regulation, B.C. Reg. 477/2003, s. 88 (service methods)
- RTB - Residential Tenancy Branch: rtb.gov.bc.ca
