Rent Increases

Any notice of rent increase must be given in writing (Form 5 - Notice of Rent Increase) at least six full months before the increase is to come into effect. As well, any rent increase can only be served six months after the last rent increase was served or the start of the tenancy.

In the case of owner-occupied mobile homes, notice of an increase in pad rental must be given six full months before the increase.

Any notice that is not served in time takes effect the next possible date.

If proper notice is not given, any excess rent paid may be returned to the tenant at the discretion of the Office of Residential Tenancies.