Residential Tenancy
This page is mainly for landlords in British Columbia who rent out a house, suite, condo or apartment and need legal help with the tenancy.
Overview
Legal help for landlords
We prepare a written residential tenancy agreement for your rental. If a tenant has not paid rent, we can help you with the 10-day notice. Once it has been served, we prepare and file your application to the Residential Tenancy Branch for an order of possession. If the tenant stays after that order, we apply to the BC Supreme Court for a writ of possession, which allows a court bailiff to enforce it.
To get started, send us your tenancy agreement, a copy of the notice and proof of how and when you served it, the rent ledger and the tenants’ names. We act on commercial leases under our business services, not on this page.
Why Cube Law
We handle the legal side so you can focus on what’s next.
Your paperwork matches your notice
An application can be delayed if the notice or proof of service is incomplete. We read your documents first and tell you if something is missing.
You follow the order of the process
We explain the steps from notice to order of possession to writ of possession, and what each one needs, so you know what happens next.
We prepare and file the application
We prepare your Residential Tenancy Branch application with your evidence and file it for you, so all you need to do is send us your documents.
Fixed fees for each step
Drafting an agreement, the Residential Tenancy Branch application and the writ of possession each have a fixed fee, so you can budget for the stage you are at.
Pricing
Clear, Upfront Pricing
RTB order of possession – non-payment of rent
All-in fixed fee for up to two tenants on the contract. Applies once the 10-day notice has been served.
$1,000
Supreme Court writ of possession (after RTB order)
All-in fixed fee. Only after an order of possession has been issued and the tenant remains. The timeline is usually 3 to 4 weeks.
$1,000
Drafting tenancy agreement
Standard residential tenancy agreement. Custom terms cost more, and commercial tenancies are quoted separately.
$1,000
Prices marked all-in include our legal fee, GST and PST and the items listed with the price. Costs listed as paid separately are charged at actual cost, and prices marked + tax have tax added. Fixed fees apply to standard matters; complex or non-standard files may be quoted separately after an initial consultation. Prices may change if government or third-party charges change or the scope of the work changes.
How It Works
What Happens After You Reach Out
01
Reach Out
Call, email, or book a consultation if your matter needs one.
02
Quote + Intake
Get your fixed fee or estimate, complete intake, and we run our conflict check.
03
Retainer Secures Your File
Paid into trust — this is when we’re officially engaged.
04
We Get to Work
Updates as your matter moves through to resolution.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I talk to you before I serve a notice?
Yes. Contact our office before you act. We can help with the 10-day notice, and how it is served and recorded affects everything that follows. We will tell you what documents to keep and what is needed to file your application with the Residential Tenancy Branch.
Is your fee fixed for tenancy matters?
Yes. Drafting a tenancy agreement, the Residential Tenancy Branch application for an order of possession and the writ of possession each have a fixed fee. We confirm what each fee covers, and any third-party charges, in writing before we begin. Starting fees are available on request.
What is an order of possession?
It is a decision from the Residential Tenancy Branch that ends a tenancy and gives the landlord the right to take back the unit. A landlord can apply for one when a tenant has not paid rent after receiving a notice. We prepare and file the application with your evidence.
What if the tenant stays after the order of possession?
You can apply to the BC Supreme Court for a writ of possession, which authorizes a court bailiff to enforce the order. We prepare the application and arrange the next steps with you. The timeline is usually several weeks, depending on the court and the bailiff.
Can I change the locks or remove the tenant myself?
No. A landlord cannot lock a tenant out or remove their belongings without a valid order. Doing so can create problems for the landlord. Only a bailiff can enforce a writ of possession. Contact our office before you take any step that you are unsure about.
Do you act for tenants?
We can advise tenants as well. Contact our office to discuss your situation and the fee, because tenant matters are quoted separately. This page is written mainly for landlords, who most often need an agreement drafted or an order of possession enforced after unpaid rent.
Do you also help with commercial leases?
Commercial tenancies are a different area of law. Our commercial leasing work sits under our business services, so look there for lease reviews and negotiations. This page covers residential rentals for landlords only, from the tenancy agreement through to enforcing an order of possession.
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