Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia landlord software
Hiring a property manager does not remove Vancouver’s rental business-licence requirement. Before handing over the day-to-day work, establish who will handle the application and keep the licence details accessible.
RentMouse keeps leases, rent, maintenance, documents and tenant communication for your Vancouver rentals in one workspace, with lease guidance linked to British Columbia jurisdiction records. Review the applicable sources before relying on a draft.
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Renting in Vancouver
The City separates residential rental licences by rental duration and whether the owner lives in the home. Its long-term category covers rentals of 90 days or more. Use the City’s licence guide to choose the relevant application rather than treating every furnished rental as the same type of business.
Start with the licence, then the handover
Keep the issued licence, the property address it covers and correspondence about the application in your property file. If an agent is managing the rental, agree who responds to City enquiries and where those responses will be kept. A management agreement should leave that responsibility clear to both sides.
Give the tenant a consistent contact
A tenant reporting a leak needs to know which contact handles repairs. In RentMouse, connect the tenant and lease to the correct unit and keep the work order there. Record the next action after a contractor visit so a change of manager does not leave the tenant explaining the problem again.
Reconcile the tenancy before reporting to the owner
Suppose a tenant sends two direct transfers against one monthly invoice. Record each payment with its date and reference, then check the remaining balance. The owner’s statement should reflect those transactions, while municipal licence costs stay identifiable as property expenses in the records you maintain.
Local sources
Checked 2026-09-07. Confirm the current requirements for your address with the responsible authority.
British Columbia rules that apply in Vancouver
- Security deposit limit
- Half a month's rent; plus a pet damage deposit of up to half a month's rent
- Deposit return / claim rule
- Within 15 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant provides a written forwarding address, return the deposit plus interest, obtain the tenant’s agreement, or apply for dispute resolution.
- Deposit interest
- Required; rate set annually by regulation (0% for 2026, 0.95% for 2025)
- Notice before entry
- 24 hours' to 30 days' written notice; entry between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.
- Ending a month-to-month
- Tenant 1 full month before rent is due; landlord's notice varies by cause
- Notice before a rent increase
- 3 full months' written notice; once every 12 months
- Late fees
- Allowed only if stated in the agreement; maximum $25
- Rent control
- Yes; maximum increase 2.2% for 2027 (2.3% for 2026), effective January 1, 2027
General information from British Columbia Residential Tenancy Act, last reviewed 2026-09-29; not legal advice. Municipal bylaws can add requirements. Sources are listed on the British Columbia guide.
What RentMouse does for Vancouver landlords
- Properties & units — Each building and suite in one portfolio view, with occupancy, unit details and photos.
- Tenants & leases — Tenant records and lease terms attached to the right unit, with renewals surfaced before they arrive.
- Rent tracking — Monthly invoices, recorded payments, balances, overdue flags and reminders. Tenants keep paying you the way they already do.
- Maintenance — Requests with photos, priorities, vendors, dates and costs linked to the unit.
- Documents & e-signing — Jurisdiction-aware lease drafts from guided templates, sent for electronic signature and filed with the tenancy.
- Tenant portal — Optional, free for tenants: their tenancy details, invoices, shared documents and maintenance requests.
- Landlord website — A branded page at rentmouse.com/your-business that advertises vacant units, collects rental inquiries and doubles as the tenant sign-in.