Is my rent increase allowed?
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Rules checked Oct 19, 2026. Source: Rent increases — Residential Tenancy Branch. Legal information, not legal advice.
How rent increases work in BC
Your landlord can raise the rent once every 12 months, by no more than that year's limit (2.3% in 2026, 2.2% in 2027). They must give you three full months' notice on the official form, RTB-7. A bigger increase needs your written agreement or an RTB order. Co-ops, income-based subsidized housing, and homes where you share a kitchen or bathroom with the owner aren't covered.
Can my landlord round the new rent up?
No. The limit is a maximum. At 2.3%, rent of $2,000 can go up to at most $2,046.00, not a rounder number above it.
What if I already paid the higher rent?
You only have to pay an increase that follows the rules. If you paid more than the legal amount, you can deduct the overpayment from future rent. Tell your landlord in writing first.
Can my landlord go above the limit?
Only if you agree in writing, or if the Residential Tenancy Branch approves an application for an additional increase.
When does BC announce next year’s limit?
Usually in late summer. It is based on BC inflation. We update this checker when it is published.