Compliance
This section has information on the breaches of rental law that the RTB can investigate and how to notify the RTB about potential breaches. The RTB investigations and sanctions process is explained in detail.
Summary
The RTB takes any failure to comply with rental law seriously.
Where we see deliberate and ongoing non-compliance, we are committed to using our full powers under the Residential Tenancies Act to investigate and sanction landlords.
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What the RTB can investigate
This page has information on the specific breaches of rental law that the RTB can investigate.
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How investigations work
Information on how the RTB investigation and sanctions process works.
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Check the register
Search the Register to see if your tenancy is registered with the RTB.
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Check RPZ compliance
Information on how Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) work and link to RPZ calculator for calculating the maximum rent increase allowed for properties in an RPZ.
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Report a landlord
Information on how to report a potential unregistered tenancy or other breaches of rental law to the RTB.
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Complain to the RTB about a landlord
There are two main ways to complain to the RTB about a landlord; by applying for disputes resolution or by reporting a landlord for investigation. Find out more to make sure your complaint is handled in the correct way.
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Investigation outcomes
Search RTB investigation outcomes.