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Condition Inspection of the Rental Unit
Landlords and tenants in British Columbia
must complete a condition inspection report of the unit on or
before the day the tenant is entitled to possession of the rental unit. Failure to comply with
this requirement will affect a landlord or tenant's ability
to retain or recover a security deposit.
What your Condition Inspection must
contain:
- correct legal name of the landlord and tenant, address, date
of inspection and the date on which the tenant is entitled to
move in
- a statement of the state of repair and general condition of
each room as well as storage, basement or crawl space, balcony,
patio, yard, garage or parking area
- a statement of the state of repair and general condition of
any floor or window coverings, appliances, furniture, fixtures,
electrical outlets
- a statement identifying any damage or items in need of maintenance
or repair
- if the rental unit is in perfect condition, that also should
be noted
- space for the tenant to provide comments on any item
- date and signatures of the landlord and tenant
What you should know about Condition
Inspections:
- the landlord must give you a copy of the report within 7 days
of the condition inspection being completed
- the tenant loses the right to the return
of a security deposit if the were offered at least two opportunities
for the condition inspection and failed to participate
- you may appoint an agent to act on your behalf to complete
a condition inspection report but you must notify the landlord
before the inspection takes place
- the landlord loses the right to claim against a security deposit
if they do not offer the tenant at least two opportunities for
the condition inspection
What not to overlook:
- stains, burns on the carpet or hardwood floor (at the beginning
of the tenancy the landlord is expected to provide the tenant
with clean carpets in a reasonable state of repair)
- windows and window coverings must be clean and in a reasonable
state of repair
- chipped enamel on sinks and bathtubs
- cracked toilet
- cracked window glass
- photographs are very useful
More on this Subject
Expert
Tenancy Advice
- Condition
Inspection
Related Forms
- Condition
Inspection Report - RTB-27 
- Notice
of Final Opportunity to Schedule a Condition Inspection - RTB-22
Other Resources
- British
Columbia Tenancy Office - Fact Sheet RTB-115
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