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Important Membership Information
This membership is designed for individuals and organizations that own and operate residential rental housing in British Columbia. Property Owner Members may own purpose-built rental housing, apartment and multi-family buildings, secondary suites, or investment condominiums offered for rent.
Property Owner Members make up a significant part of RentBC’s membership and benefit from access to trusted information, practical resources, education, advocacy, and support designed specifically for BC’s rental housing sector.
Annual membership dues are based on the number of rental units you own and/or operate. RentBC members are expected, in accordance with our Code of Ethics, to accurately report all applicable rental units. Please enter the correct number of units below to calculate your annual membership dues.
Membership applications are reviewed and activated during our regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Applications submitted outside of these hours will generally be activated on the next business day.
RentBC membership dues are non-refundable and may be considered a tax-deductible business expense. Please consult your tax advisor regarding your individual circumstances.
By submitting this application, you agree to abide by RentBC’s Code of Ethics and the terms and conditions of membership.
Code of Ethics
We promote a high standard of business ethics in the provision of residential rental housing in this Province, as set out in our Code of Ethics.
- Members shall abide by the Constitution, By-Laws, and Policies of LandlordBC.
- Members will provide accommodation which provides tenants with appropriate and fair comfort, convenience, safety, privacy, respect for their human rights, and dignity in accordance with all applicable laws.
- Members shall be guided by the concept of mutual respect between landlord and tenant and act in a manner that merits respect in dealing with any complaints, concerns or problems brought to their attention.
- Members shall consider the effect of their actions on the public attitude to the rental industry as a whole and endeavour to maintain cordial relations with their tenants, and will use business practices which are transparent, honest, and ethical.
- Members shall endeavour to remain current with the law and with good business practices for residential rental housing providers.
- Members shall endeavour to be aware of and comply with relevant municipal, provincial, and federal legislation pertaining to residential rental buildings and tenancies.
- Members shall comply with the Residential Tenancy Act whenever providing rental housing to tenants in British Columbia.
- Members shall provide residential rental housing in a way that does not discriminate directly, or constructively, against tenants or the public in contravention of the Human Rights Code and, understanding that diversity is a core value of British Columbia, will support and promote equity, diversity and inclusion in their rental accommodation and their workplaces.
- Members shall safeguard the personal information of their tenants which they collect, use, and retain for the purpose of good property management practice. They will educate themselves and comply with applicable legislation relating to the protection, use, and collection of personal information.
- Members shall retain employees in a manner which complies with all applicable legislation, including the Employment Standards Act and the Human Rights Code as it applies to employment relationships.
- Members are aware that a breach of the Code of Ethics may endanger the interests and reputation of LandlordBC and may lead to expulsion or suspension.
