Legislation / BC11
BC11PASSEDOTHERBRITISH COLUMBIA

Residential Tenancy Amendment Act, 2026

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Introduced
MARCH 4, 2026
Royal assent
Final vote

Legislative timeline

  1. 1stMar 4, 2026
  2. 2ndApr 2, 2026
  3. Comm.Apr 16, 2026
  4. 3rdApr 16, 2026
  5. Senate
  6. AssentApr 16, 2026

Bill overview

Bill BC11, “Residential Tenancy Amendment Act, 2026”, is a British Columbia bill from session 43-2. It was introduced by Christine Boyle (NDP, Vancouver-Little Mountain).

It reached first reading on March 4, 2026, second reading on April 2, 2026, committee stage on April 16, 2026 and third reading on April 16, 2026. It received royal assent on April 16, 2026.

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What you need to know

The Residential Tenancy Amendment Act, 2026, sponsored by Christine Boyle, is currently law in British Columbia. This act amends the Residential Tenancy Act to make changes to the province's tenancy system. It updates rules for rent increases, tenant rights, and dispute resolution processes. The act also introduces new protections for tenants, such as expanded notice periods and increased penalties for landlords who fail to comply with regulations.

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