Municipal Tenant Protection Bylaws & Policies

City of Vancouver

Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy (TRPP) - (Home Page)

Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy (TRPP, June 11, 2019)

Administrative Bulletin (Last amended January 22, 2026)

Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy (TRPP, 2015 Policy)

TRPP - (Renters Page)

‍ ‍Tenant Handbook (English)

‍ ‍TRPP Poster (English)

City of Burnaby

Tenant Assistance - (Home Page)

Bylaw expected July 2026

Tenant Assistance Policy (TAP)

Tenant Assistance Policy (TAP) Guide

City of New Westminster

Tenant Protection and Resources - (Home Page)

Tenants in New West Information Sheet

City of Surrey

Rental Housing Redevelopment (Policies & bylaws) - (Home Page)

Surrey Tenant Protection Bylaw No. 21788

Surrey Rental Replacement Policy No. 0-63

Information Bulletin

City of Victoria

Tenant Protection During Redevelopment Bylaw No. 25-044

Affordable Housing Standards Bylaw No. 22-056

Rights and Resources

Tenant Relocation Guide (for tenants)

Renter’s Hub

Housing Resources

Co-op Housing

Sawmill Housing Co-op - River District Vancouver Co-op

Community Land Trust (CLT) - Home

Ashley Mar Housing Co-op

Non-Market Housing

Brightside - Home

New Vista

As of October 2025, the providers above are accepting applications

Other Resources

General Resources

Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC)

Renting It Right

Seniors Services Society of B.C.

BC Housing

BC Housing - Home

BC Housing Registry: Online Housing Application

Rental Assistance Program (RAP)

Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)

CMHC Resources

Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

Tenant Protection Bylaws (TPB’s)

Provincial Policy Manual: Tenant Protection Bylaws

Residential Tenancy Act of British Columbia

Province of British Columbia (Home / Housing and tenancy / Residential Tenancies)

Residential Tenancy Act ( [SBC 2002] CHAPTER 78)

Disclaimer: The information and links provided on this page are current as of May 2026 and are subject to change by the organizations that maintain them. If you are a tenant being served by Sommerville and a link is broken or you need additional resources, please let our team know and we are happy to assist.