Student Life: Adulting 101 with TRAC – How To Be a Tenant

Learn about your rights and responsibilities as tenants in British Columbia. This is a 1.5 hour online workshop suitable for students who are renting any type of accommodation, or looking to move out on their own. 

TRAC (Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre) is a non-profit organization that provides free legal education, representation, and advocacy on residential tenancy matters. A leader in tenants’ rights, TRAC’s mission is to enhance legal protections for all tenants living in British Columbia. 

TRAC provides a multitude of resources that Columbia College students have found helpful when searching for rooms or units in Vancouver. These resources include:

• Online Courses to help you find a home, understanding tenant-landlord law in BC and resolving disputes between yourself and your landlord
• Letter templates for writing official letters or text messages to your landlord
• Roomate agreements

Whether you’re already settled into a unit or planning to move in the future, we recommend that you browse the TRAC website and explore the resources provided.