Here you will find information about housing or operating a rental unit. If a tenant commits a substantial breach of the rental agreement, the lessor may ask the RTDRS or the court to terminate the tenancy or to give the tenant at least 14 days` notice in advance to end the tenancy. The date of termination and the day of the extract cannot be included within fourteen days, bringing the required termination to 16 days. Before a tenant moves in, the tenant and landlord must agree to the terms of the lease in a contract called a housing or lease agreement. It is a major offence when a tenant fails to meet any of their obligations under the ATR or when a tenant commits a number of residential tenancy agreement violations and the cumulative effect is significant. The tenant can also sue the landlord via the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS) or the court for damages if the rental premises are not ready on time. If the tenant is absent from the rental premises and / or escapes the service, the lessor can: It is mandatory for landlords and tenants to fill out both a move report and a moving inspection report. This report describes the condition of the rental premises when a tenant moves in and again when moving. At the beginning of a lease, tenants and landlords should agree on who can live in rental units. The names of all tenants should be included in the rental agreement. If a person not listed in the rental agreement resides in the rental premises, the lessor has the right to leave that person at least 14 days in advance.