Response to Illegal Eviction Notice

Date: Insert Date Here

Tenant's Name: Insert Your Name

Tenant’s Address:
Insert Street Address
Insert City, BC
Insert Postal Code

Landlord’s Name: Insert Your Landlord's Name

Landlord’s Address:
Insert Street Address
Insert City, BC
Insert Postal Code

Dear Insert Your Landlord's Name,

On the date of Insert date you received your illegal eviction notice, I received an illegal notice from you asking me to move out.

Section 52 of the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA)

(www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_02078_01#section52) sets out the requirements for the
form and content of a notice to end tenancy (eviction notice). Landlords are required to give proper notice on an approved
form, which can be found at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=89BBA00FDFB54BC8BDE34C86410E1791 .

Section 52 of the RTA states

(1) In order to be effective, a notice to end a tenancy must be in writing and must
(a) be signed and dated by the landlord or tenant giving the notice,
(b) give the address of the rental unit,
(c) state the effective date of the notice,
(d) except for a notice under section 45 (1) or (2) [tenant's notice], state the grounds for ending the tenancy, and
(e) when given by a landlord, be in the approved form.

Since you have not complied with these requirements, the notice you have provided me is invalid.

For additional information on this matter, please contact the Residential Tenancy Branch (www.gov.bc.ca/landlordtenant) at
604-660-1020 or 1-800-665-8779.

Thank you,

[Signature]

Tenant's Name: Insert Your Name

Note to tenants using this template: Please edit this template and customize it to your needs. All fonts must be size 8 or larger.
Always keep a copy of any correspondence you send to your landlord for future reference. It is also beneficial to have someone
(preferably not just a co-tenant or family member) witness delivery of the letter and sign the copy you keep indicating the date
and method of service. This can be used as evidence if you need to pursue further action through a dispute resolution hearing.