British Columbia Eviction Notice

A legally compliant eviction notice (Notice to End Tenancy) under British Columbia's *Residential Tenancy Act*, SBC 2002, c 78 (RTA), administered by the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB). Landlords must use the approved RTB prescribed forms. The notice must specify the correct grounds, applicable notice period, any rent or amounts owing, the effective termination date, cure rights if applicable, and the tenant's right to dispute resolution at the RTB within the statutory window., -

Notice Type Selection Guide

Select and serve only the correct form for the specific grounds. Using the wrong form or incorrect period may void the notice.

> Important BC rules: Notices for periodic tenancies generally must end on the last day of a rental month. "Rental month" runs from rent due date to the day before the next due date. For registered mail service add 5 days. Landlord must use the exact RTB form; custom language alone is insufficient. All pages of the multi-page form must be served., -

EVICTION NOTICE, OPTION A ### 10-Day Notice to End Tenancy for Unpaid Rent or Utilities (RTB Form 30)

**Pursuant to section 46 of the *Residential Tenancy Act*, SBC 2002, c 78**

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

FROM (Landlord / Agent):
[[Landlord Full Name or Company Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City, BC, Postal Code]]
[[Landlord Phone Number]]
[[Landlord Email Address]]

TO (Tenant):
[[Tenant Full Name(s), all adults on tenancy agreement]]

RE: Rental Unit at: [[Full Civic Address, City, BC, Postal Code]] (the "Rental Unit"), -

Pursuant to section 46 of the *Residential Tenancy Act*, SBC 2002, c 78, you are hereby notified that your tenancy of the Rental Unit is ended effective 11:59 p.m. on [[Effective Termination Date, 10 calendar days after date of service]] (the "Effective Date"), unless you pay the full amount owing before that date or successfully dispute this notice.

Grounds: Non-payment of rent or utilities.

Amount Owing as of [[Date of Default]]:

Payment or dispute instructions:

1. Pay the full amount owing to the Landlord at the address or by the method below on or before the Effective Date.

2. If you pay the full amount within 5 days of service of this notice, the notice is cancelled and the tenancy continues.

3. If you dispute, you must file an Application for Dispute Resolution with the RTB within 5 days of receiving this notice.

Payment address / method: [[Landlord Payment Address, E-Transfer Email, or Other Instructions]]

To dispute this notice: Apply online at rtb.gov.bc.ca or call 1-800-665-8779. You may also attend a Residential Tenancy Branch office.

If you neither pay nor dispute within the time allowed, you must vacate the Rental Unit by the Effective Date., -

EVICTION NOTICE, OPTION B ### One-Month Notice to End Tenancy for Cause (RTB Form 33)

**Pursuant to sections 47 and/or 48 of the *Residential Tenancy Act*, SBC 2002, c 78**

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

FROM (Landlord / Agent):
[[Landlord Full Name or Company Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City, BC, Postal Code]]
[[Landlord Phone Number]]
[[Landlord Email Address]]

TO (Tenant):
[[Tenant Full Name(s), all adults on tenancy agreement]]

RE: Rental Unit at: [[Full Civic Address, City, BC, Postal Code]] (the "Rental Unit"), -

Pursuant to section [[47 or 48]] of the *Residential Tenancy Act*, SBC 2002, c 78, you are hereby notified that your tenancy of the Rental Unit is ended effective 11:59 p.m. on [[Effective Termination Date, last day of the rental month at least one full rental month after service]] (the "Effective Date").

Reason for this notice (check all that apply and provide details):

1. Material breach of the tenancy agreement or the RTA (s. 47(1)(a)).

Details of breach: [[Describe specific breach with dates and facts, e.g., "Tenant has kept an unauthorized pet in the unit since March 2026 despite written warning on 15 March 2026."]]

2. Unauthorized occupant(s) (s. 47(1)(b)).

Details: [[Describe who and when, e.g., "Additional adult occupant moved in on 10 April 2026 without Landlord consent."]]

3. Health or safety hazard or unreasonable interference (s. 47(1)(c) or (d)).

Details: [[Describe incidents and impact, e.g., "On 12 May 2026 tenant caused a fire hazard by leaving cooking unattended resulting in smoke damage to common areas."]]

4. Repeated late payment of rent within a 12-month period (s. 48).

Late payments occurred on: [[List at least three dates]].

You must vacate and surrender possession of the Rental Unit by the Effective Date.

You have the right to dispute this notice by filing an Application for Dispute Resolution with the RTB within 15 days of receiving this notice.

To dispute: Apply online at rtb.gov.bc.ca or call 1-800-665-8779., -

EVICTION NOTICE, OPTION C ### Two-Month Notice to End Tenancy for Landlord's / Purchaser's Use (RTB Form 32)

**Pursuant to section 49(5) of the *Residential Tenancy Act*, SBC 2002, c 78**

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

FROM (Landlord / Agent):
[[Landlord Full Name or Company Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City, BC, Postal Code]]
[[Landlord Phone Number]]
[[Landlord Email Address]]

TO (Tenant):
[[Tenant Full Name(s), all adults on tenancy agreement]]

RE: Rental Unit at: [[Full Civic Address, City, BC, Postal Code]] (the "Rental Unit"), -

Pursuant to section 49(5) of the *Residential Tenancy Act*, SBC 2002, c 78, you are hereby notified that your tenancy of the Rental Unit is ended effective 11:59 p.m. on [[Effective Termination Date, last day of the rental month at least two full rental months after service]] (the "Effective Date").

Reason for this notice:

1. Landlord's personal use: The Landlord [[Landlord Full Name]] intends to occupy the Rental Unit as their primary residence for a period of at least [[12 months or as required]].

2. Close family member use: The Landlord intends the Rental Unit for occupation as primary residence by [[Relationship and Full Name of Family Member]].

3. Purchaser's use: The property has been sold to [[Purchaser Full Name]] who requires the Rental Unit for their own or a close family member's primary residence. Sale completion date: [[Date]].

Mandatory compensation: The Landlord will pay compensation equal to one month's rent ($[[Monthly Rent Amount]]) on or before the Effective Date, or credit it toward the tenant's final rent obligations. Payment method: [[e.g., e-transfer / cheque / adjustment to last month]].

Dispute right: You may apply for dispute resolution with the RTB within 15 days of receiving this notice.

Important: If the unit is not occupied as stated for the required period in good faith, the Landlord may be ordered to pay the tenant up to twelve months' rent as compensation.

To dispute: Apply online at rtb.gov.bc.ca or call 1-800-665-8779., -

SERVICE OF NOTICE AND PROOF OF SERVICE

The notice must be served by a method permitted under RTA s. 88. The server should complete a declaration of service.

Method of service used (check one):

1. Personal delivery to the tenant at the Rental Unit on [[Date]] at [[Time]].

2. Delivery to an adult person who appears to reside with the tenant at the Rental Unit on [[Date]] at [[Time]].

3. Posting in a conspicuous place at the Rental Unit after reasonable attempts at personal service on [[Date]] at [[Time]].

4. Registered mail sent to the tenant's address on [[Date Mailed]] (add 5 days to notice period).

5. Email to [[Tenant Email]] where the tenant has previously agreed in writing to accept service by email, sent on [[Date]] at [[Time]].

Server declaration:

I, [[Server Full Name]], declare that I served the attached notice in the manner described above.

Signed: _______________________________

Date: [[Date of Service Declaration]], -

BC STATUTORY REFERENCE SUMMARY

Key BC notes:

• Use only prescribed RTB forms. Download from gov.bc.ca/landlordtenant or rtb.gov.bc.ca.

• For 10-day notices, tenant has 5 days from service to pay or file dispute.

• For most other notices, tenant has 15 days from receipt to dispute.

• A 10-day notice for unpaid rent is cancelled if full rent arrears are paid before the termination date.

• No self-help evictions: locks, utility shutoffs, or removal of belongings are illegal.

• After notice expires without compliance, landlord must apply to RTB or court for Order of Possession., -

*Template, not legal advice. British Columbia residential tenancy law is governed by the Residential Tenancy Act, SBC 2002, c 78 and Residential Tenancy Regulation, BC Reg 477/2003. Forms, notice periods, compensation, and dispute procedures are current as of June 2026. Verify the most recent RTB forms and any legislative updates with the Residential Tenancy Branch (1-800-665-8779 or rtb.gov.bc.ca) or a qualified British Columbia legal professional before use. This template does not constitute legal advice.*