BC rent increase

Check whether a British Columbia rent increase is allowed, the most it can be, and the earliest date it can take effect, with the RTB-7 notice filled in.

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Current monthly rent ($)

Planned new monthly rent ($)

Date the last increase took effect (or the date the rent was set)

That date is

Day of the month rent is due

Date you serve the notice

How you serve it

For the RTB-7 (optional)

Tenant name

Landlord name or business

Rental unit address

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Rules and sources

Rules as of 2026-11-08

Residential Tenancy Act: at least 12 months since the rent was set or last raised (s. 42); at least three full months' notice on the RTB-7, with the increase starting on the first day of a rental period (s. 42); the increase no more than the allowable amount for the year it takes effect (s. 43). A notice counts as received the day it is handed over, the third day after it is attached to the door, and the fifth day after it is mailed (ss. 88 and 90).

A landlord can apply to the Residential Tenancy Branch for an increase above the allowable amount. This tool does not cover that. Residential Tenancy Branch: additional rent increase

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. For your situation, check with the Residential Tenancy Branch.