Common issues with tenancies include:
- property maintenance
- loss of quiet enjoyment
- pest infestations (e.g. cockroaches, bedbugs, mice)
- rent and deposit disputes
- roommate conflicts
VIU Off-Campus Housing
We offer information and confidential support for private rental accommodation and roommate issues. Please contact Off-Campus Housing or book a meeting.
In some cases, you may need to contact the BC Residential Tenancy Branch or seek legal advice. We can suggest services that may be able to assist you. VIU OCH are not lawyers and do not provide legal advice or representation.
Tenant Resources and Advisory Centre
TRAC offers free information and access to legal support through their Tenant Infoline: 1.800.665.1185.
Ask an Advocate
Ask an Advocate offers resources for tenancy and housing, income assistance and disability assistance.
Contact Us
Please contact Off-Campus Housing or book a meeting.