A tenant in a multi-unit dwelling in Victoria, British Columbia, repeatedly leaves garbage bags outside their door and in the hallway, despite several verbal warnings from the property manager. What is the necessary type of notice the property manager should issue next to address this ongoing issue?

Question: A tenant in a multi-unit dwelling in Victoria, British Columbia, repeatedly leaves garbage bags outside their door and in the hallway, despite several verbal warnings from the property manager. What is the necessary type of notice the property manager should issue next to address this ongoing issue?

Answer options: ✅ A 10-Day Notice to End Tenancy for Cause, citing a breach of a material term of the tenancy agreement and unreasonable disturbance.

• A 1-Month Notice to End Tenancy for Cause.
• A mutual agreement to end tenancy, offering the tenant an incentive to move.
• A notice regarding a rent increase due to increased cleaning costs.

Correct answer: A 10-Day Notice to End Tenancy for Cause, citing a breach of a material term of the tenancy agreement and unreasonable disturbance.

Explanation: Leaving garbage in common areas violates health, safety, and quiet enjoyment for other tenants. After verbal warnings, a 10-Day Notice to End Tenancy for Cause (Form RTB-30) under the BC Residential Tenancy Act is appropriate for breaches that materially affect the landlord or other tenants.