RTB-33S – One Month Notice to End Tenancy for Cause by a Strata Corporation in British Columbia

The “RTB-33S, one month notice to end tenancy BC, is a legal document issued by strata corporations in British Columbia to tenants when the strata corporation seeks to terminate a tenancy for cause, as per the Residential Tenancy Act s. 47 and Strata Property Act s. 138. This notice requires tenants to vacate the rental unit within one month, detailing the reasons for eviction, such as the repeated or continuous contravention of a significant and reasonable bylaw or rule that seriously interferes with another person’s use and enjoyment of the property.

This 10 notice to end tenancy from BC outlines the process for tenants to dispute the notice within 10 days of receiving it by filing an Application for Dispute Resolution with the Residential Tenancy Branch. It includes specific sections for tenant information, strata corporation details, landlord/strata unit owner information, and detailed instructions on how the notice must be served, along with the effective date and implications of not disputing the notice.

Key information for tenants, strata corporations, and landlords is provided, emphasizing the rights and obligations of each party involved. The document ensures clarity on the eviction process, the ability to dispute the notice, and the consequences of failing to respond within the designated timeframe.

Filling out this form requires careful attention to detail to ensure the notice is valid and effectively communicated. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to properly complete this form:

Tenant Information

1. Tenant’s Name: Enter the first, middle (if applicable), and last name of the tenant. Use the Schedule of Parties form (RTB-26) if there are multiple tenants.
2. Email Address: Provide the email address the tenant has given to the landlord for service of notices.
3. Tenant Address: Fill in the tenant’s current residence information, including site/unit number, street name and number, city, and postal code.

Strata Corporation Information

1. Name of Strata and Contact: Enter the full name of the strata corporation and the name of the contact person within the strata corporation responsible for this notice.
2. Contact Details: Provide an email address and phone number for the strata corporation contact person.
3. Strata Corporation Address: Include the address of the strata corporation, specifying the strata corporation number, street name and number, city, province, and postal code.

Landlord/Strata Unit Owner Information

1. Owner’s Name: List the first, middle (if applicable), and last name of the strata unit owner. Use the Schedule of Parties form (RTB-26) for additional landlords.
2. Owner’s Address and Contact: Fill in the complete address of the strata unit owner, including site/unit number, street name and number, city, province, and postal code. Also, provide the email address given to the tenant for service.

Notice Details

1. Rental Unit Address: Specify the address of the rental unit subject to this notice, including site/unit number, street name and number, city, province, and postal code.
2. Move Out Date: Clearly state the date by which the tenant must vacate the unit, following the one month’s notice requirement.
3. Strata Corporation Contact Signature: The designated contact person for the strata corporation must sign and date the form, affirming the notice’s issuance.

Cause for Termination

• Details of Cause(s): Describe in detail the reasons for issuing the notice, including specific bylaws or rules contravened, dates, times, and involved parties. Attach a copy of the contravened bylaw or rule, ensuring any amendments filed with the land title office are included.

Service of Notice

Specify the method of notice delivery (in person, by registered mail, etc.), following the detailed instructions for service provided in the form. Remember, the strata corporation should also complete a Proof of Service Notice (form RTB-34) to document evidence of service.

Important Information Section

This section does not require filling out but contains critical information about the effective date of the notice, tenants’ rights to dispute the notice, and procedural information for strata corporations and landlords.

Make sure to provide the tenant with every page of the notice and keep a copy for your records. Following these steps carefully will help ensure the notice is legally sound and clear to all parties involved.