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- Published
- Sep 1, 2026
- Effective
- Oct 1, 2026
Demo: RTB form version refreshDemo
Illustrative entry showing how a form-version change would appear: form code, old and new version dates, and which pages were re-checked.
Who may be affected: Anyone serving the affected notice after the effective date
- Published
- Aug 27, 2026
- Effective
- Jan 1, 2026
2026 maximum allowable rent increase is 2.3%Sourced · pending review
Down from 3% in 2025. Applies to notices taking effect in 2026.
Who may be affected: Landlords serving a Notice of Rent Increase effective in 2026
- Published
- Aug 15, 2026
- Effective
- Aug 15, 2026
Demo: cooling provisions guidanceDemo
Illustrative entry; the real status of Vancouver's cooling requirements is pending the C28 article and by-law review.
Who may be affected: Landlords of buildings without central cooling
- Published
- Aug 11, 2026
- Effective
- Jan 1, 2026
Deposit interest rate for 2026 is 0%Sourced · pending review
2025 was 0.95%. Interest still accrues under the calculation for earlier years.
Who may be affected: Landlords returning deposits held across 2025-2026
- Published
- May 19, 2026
- Effective
- May 19, 2026
Long-term rental business licence page updatedSourced · pending review
Categories and required documents as currently listed; fees and renewal timing not stated on the page.
Who may be affected: Owners of houses, suites, laneway houses, duplexes, apartment houses, rooming houses in Vancouver
- Published
- Sep 23, 2025
- Effective
- Sep 23, 2025
SRA by-law overview page updatedSourced · pending review
Rooms of 320 sq ft or less; conversion/demolition permits; vacancy control between tenancies.
Who may be affected: Owners of designated SRA buildings
- Published
- Jul 1, 2025
- Effective
- Jul 1, 2025
Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy bulletin amendedSourced · pending review
Rupert and Renfrew Area Plan amendment.
Who may be affected: Applicants with rental units in the affected area
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