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A tenant wishes to assign their tenancy agreement to another person. What is required in British Columbia?

The Residential Tenancy Act states that a tenant needs the landlord's written consent to assign a tenancy, but the landlord cannot unreasonably withhold this co

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Question: A tenant wishes to assign their tenancy agreement to another person. What is required in British Columbia?

Answer options:

  • The tenant can do so freely without notifying the landlord. ✅ The tenant must get the landlord's written consent, which cannot be unreasonably withheld.
  • The landlord can refuse for any reason, without explanation.
  • Only the Residential Tenancy Branch can approve an assignment.

Correct answer: The tenant must get the landlord's written consent, which cannot be unreasonably withheld.

Explanation: The Residential Tenancy Act states that a tenant needs the landlord's written consent to assign a tenancy, but the landlord cannot unreasonably withhold this consent. If consent is unreasonably withheld, the tenant may apply to the RTB.

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