British Columbia Rental Application

British Columbia-compliant rental application form under the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA, RSBC 2002, c 78) and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). Provide the property details, screening criteria, and receive a complete, ready-to-use application that collects applicant personal/contact/residency history, employment and income, rental history with landlord references, pets/occupants/vehicles, consent for background and credit screening (no application fee permitted), objective screening criteria, fair housing / human rights notices, and signature/authorization blocks.

Application fees are not permitted in British Columbia for processing rental applications under the RTA. Landlords may request and verify information with consent but may not charge a fee for the application itself or for considering the applicant.

This form complies with BC Human Rights Code (prohibited grounds of discrimination) and RTA rules. Criminal history screening should follow individualized assessment principles to avoid discriminatory effects.

This is a template for screening only. It is not a tenancy agreement. All information is provided by the applicant. Landlord should verify independently and consult the Residential Tenancy Branch or legal counsel as needed., -

Property and Tenancy Details

Property Address: [[Property Full Address Including Unit Number if Applicable]], [[City]], British Columbia [[Postal Code]]

Landlord / Property Manager: [[Landlord or Property Management Company Full Legal Name]]

Contact for Application: [[Landlord Phone Number]] | [[Landlord Email Address]]

Monthly Rent: $[[Monthly Rent Amount]]

Security Deposit: $[[Security Deposit Amount]] (max one-half month's rent under RTA unless pet damage deposit also applies)

Pet Damage Deposit (if pets permitted): $[[Pet Damage Deposit Amount or N/A]] (max one-half month's rent)

Lease Type: [[Fixed Term / Month-to-Month]]

Proposed Lease Start Date: [[Lease Start Date]]

Application Submission Deadline: [[Application Deadline Date]]

Note on Fees: No application or screening fee is charged or collected (prohibited under BC RTA)., -

Applicant Information, Primary Applicant

Full Legal Name: [[Applicant Full Legal Name]]

Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY): [[Applicant Date of Birth]]

Social Insurance Number (last 4 or as needed for credit, optional for some checks): [[SIN if Provided]]

Government-Issued Photo ID (type and number): [[Driver's Licence / Passport / Other ID Type and Number]]

Current Phone Number: [[Applicant Primary Phone]]

Current Email Address: [[Applicant Email]]

Current Residential Address: [[Current Address]], [[City]], [[Province]] [[Postal Code]]

Length of Time at Current Address: [[Months/Years at Current]]

Reason for Leaving Current Residence: [[Reason for Leaving]]

Current Monthly Rent or Housing Cost: $[[Current Monthly Housing Cost]]

Current Landlord / Property Manager Name: [[Current Landlord Name]]

Current Landlord Phone: [[Current Landlord Phone]]

Current Landlord Email: [[Current Landlord Email]], -

Previous Residences (Last 3 Years, Provide at Least Two if Possible)

Previous Residence 1

Address: [[Previous Address 1]], [[City]], [[Province]] [[Postal Code]]

Dates of Tenancy: [[Start Date 1]] to [[End Date 1]]

Monthly Rent Paid: $[[Rent Amount 1]]

Landlord / Property Manager Name: [[Previous Landlord 1 Name]]

Landlord Phone: [[Previous Landlord 1 Phone]]

Landlord Email: [[Previous Landlord 1 Email]]

Reason for Leaving: [[Reason for Leaving 1]]

Previous Residence 2

Address: [[Previous Address 2]], [[City]], [[Province]] [[Postal Code]]

Dates of Tenancy: [[Start Date 2]] to [[End Date 2]]

Monthly Rent Paid: $[[Rent Amount 2]]

Landlord / Property Manager Name: [[Previous Landlord 2 Name]]

Landlord Phone: [[Previous Landlord 2 Phone]]

Landlord Email: [[Previous Landlord 2 Email]]

Reason for Leaving: [[Reason for Leaving 2]]

Previous Residence 3 (if applicable)

Address: [[Previous Address 3]], [[City]], [[Province]] [[Postal Code]]

Dates of Tenancy: [[Start Date 3]] to [[End Date 3]]

Monthly Rent Paid: $[[Rent Amount 3]]

Landlord / Property Manager Name: [[Previous Landlord 3 Name]]

Landlord Phone: [[Previous Landlord 3 Phone]]

Landlord Email: [[Previous Landlord 3 Email]]

Reason for Leaving: [[Reason for Leaving 3]], -

Co-Applicants and All Proposed Adult Occupants

List every adult (19+ in BC for most purposes, or 18+) who will reside at the premises and sign the tenancy agreement. Each adult must provide details.

Co-Applicant / Occupant 1 Full Name: [[Co-Applicant 1 Full Name]], Relationship to Primary: [[Relationship]], DOB: [[DOB]], Phone: [[Phone]], Email: [[Email]]

Co-Applicant / Occupant 2 Full Name: [[Co-Applicant 2 Full Name]], Relationship to Primary: [[Relationship]], DOB: [[DOB]], Phone: [[Phone]], Email: [[Email]]

Additional Adult Occupants (if more): [[List Additional Adult Names, DOBs, Phones, Emails and Relationships]], -

All Proposed Occupants (Including Minors)

Total Number of Occupants: [[Total Number]]

Full List of All Persons Who Will Reside at the Premises (include ages for minors):

• [[Occupant Full Name 1]], Age [[Age]], Relationship [[Relationship]]

• [[Occupant Full Name 2]], Age [[Age]], Relationship [[Relationship]]

• [[Occupant Full Name 3]], Age [[Age]], Relationship [[Relationship]]

• [[Additional Occupants as Needed]], -

Pets

BC RTA allows landlords to require a pet damage deposit (up to 1/2 month rent) where pets are permitted. "No pets" clauses have limits; landlords cannot unreasonably refuse a tenant with a pet in many cases, subject to strata bylaws and undue hardship.

Will any pets reside at the premises? [[Yes / No]]

If yes, provide details for each:

• Type/Breed: [[Pet Type 1]], Age: [[Age]], Weight: [[Weight]], Number: [[Count]]

• Type/Breed: [[Pet Type 2]], Age: [[Age]], Weight: [[Weight]], Number: [[Count]]

Service or support animals (protected): [[Description or "None"]]

Pet Damage Deposit Acknowledgment: [[Yes / No / N/A]], -

Vehicles and Parking

Number of Vehicles to be Parked: [[Number of Vehicles]]

Vehicle 1: Make/Model/Year [[Vehicle 1 Details]], Licence Plate [[Plate 1]], Province [[Province]]

Vehicle 2: Make/Model/Year [[Vehicle 2 Details]], Licence Plate [[Plate 2]], Province [[Province]]

Parking Requirements / Requests: [[Assigned Parking, Visitor, EV Charging, Storage, or Other Requests]], -

Employment and Income Verification

Income information is requested solely to assess the applicant's ability to pay rent and will be considered together with credit history, rental history, and references. Income requirements must be applied consistently and cannot be used to discriminate on prohibited grounds under the BC Human Rights Code (e.g., source of income).

Current Employment, Primary Applicant

Current Employer / Company: [[Current Employer Name]]

Position / Title: [[Job Title]]

Length of Employment: [[Years/Months]]

Gross Monthly Income (before deductions): $[[Gross Monthly Income]]

Pay Frequency: [[Weekly / Bi-weekly / Semi-monthly / Monthly]]

Employer Address: [[Employer Address]]

Supervisor / HR Contact Name: [[Supervisor Name]]

Supervisor Phone: [[Supervisor Phone]]

Supervisor Email: [[Supervisor Email]]

Previous Employment (if current < 2 years)

Previous Employer: [[Previous Employer]]

Position: [[Previous Title]]

Dates: [[Dates]]

Gross Monthly Income: $[[Amount]]

Other Income Sources (if any)

Source and Monthly Amount: [[Other Income Source e.g. Pension, Support, Investments]], $[[Monthly Amount]]

Employment, Co-Applicant (if applicable)

Employer: [[Co-Applicant Employer]], Position: [[Title]], Gross Monthly: $[[Income]], Length: [[Length]], -

Rental History Summary and References

(Previous landlord contacts already listed above.)

Personal or Professional Reference 1:

Name: [[Reference 1 Full Name]]

Relationship: [[Relationship]]

Phone: [[Phone]]

Email: [[Email]]

Personal or Professional Reference 2:

Name: [[Reference 2 Full Name]]

Relationship: [[Relationship]]

Phone: [[Phone]]

Email: [[Email]], -

Background and Credit Check Consent (PIPA / Privacy Notice)

I/We consent to the Landlord or its agents collecting, using, and disclosing my/our personal information (including credit reports, references, employment verification, and criminal record information where relevant) solely for the purpose of evaluating this rental application, in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and the Residential Tenancy Act. I/We may withdraw consent at any time (subject to the application not proceeding).

Applicant Signature / Acknowledgment: [[Applicant Signature]] Date: [[Date]], -

Application Fee Disclosure (BC RTA, No Fee Permitted)

Application / Screening Fee: None charged. Per the Residential Tenancy Act (British Columbia), landlords and agents may not require or accept any fee for processing a rental application or for providing or considering an application for a tenancy.

Any request for payment of an "application fee" is not permitted and should be reported to the Residential Tenancy Branch if encountered., -

Screening Criteria (Objective and Consistently Applied)

Landlord applies the following objective criteria to all applicants. Decisions are made on an individualized basis and comply with the BC Human Rights Code.

• Income: Minimum gross monthly income of [[e.g. 3x]] monthly rent (applied uniformly).

• Credit / Financial History: Reasonable credit or alternative indicators of ability to pay (e.g. stable employment, references).

• Rental History: Satisfactory prior tenancies; no recent unpaid rent or serious breaches.

• Criminal / Other Records: Reviewed case-by-case for relevance to safety of persons or property; no automatic exclusion policies.

• Other: [[Any additional objective criteria consistently applied]], -

Human Rights / Nondiscrimination Notice (BC)

This property is operated in compliance with the BC Human Rights Code and the Canadian Human Rights Act where applicable. Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or lawful source of income.

Requests for accommodation will be considered in good faith., -

Pets, Occupants, and Vehicles Acknowledgment

Applicant certifies that the information provided about occupants, pets, and vehicles is accurate and complete. Approval is subject to verification and any applicable strata or building rules., -

Signature and Authorization

By signing below, I/We certify that all information provided in this application is true and complete. I/We understand that misrepresentation may result in denial or termination of the tenancy. I/We authorize verification of the information and collection of personal information as described, subject to PIPA.

Primary Applicant Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Date]]

Printed Name: [[Applicant Full Legal Name]]

Co-Applicant / Additional Adult Signature (if applicable): _______________________________ Date: [[Date]]

Printed Name: [[Co-Applicant Full Name]]

Landlord / Agent Acknowledgment of Receipt: _______________________________ Date: [[Date]], -

Sources / Law references (as of June 2026): Residential Tenancy Act (RSBC 2002, c 78) and regulations; Personal Information Protection Act (SBC 2003, c 63); BC Human Rights Code (RSBC 1996, c 210); Residential Tenancy Branch guidance. No application fees permitted. This template is for screening purposes only and is not legal advice. Verify current requirements with the RTB (gov.bc.ca) or qualified counsel. Local strata bylaws may impose additional rules.