Tenant Rights During BC Building Sale and Strata Conversion

A building sale or proposed strata conversion can leave British Columbia renters worried about eviction, rent increases, inspections, and moving costs. In most cases, the sale itself does not cancel your tenancy, and a conversion plan does not automatically give the landlord a right to make you leave. Your written tenancy agreement, the Residential Tenancy Act, and any valid notice served under provincial rules continue to matter. This guide explains what BC tenants should know, how purchaser-use and conversion-related notices work, what compensation may be available, and how to challenge an improper notice. Keep communicating in writing, preserve your records, and get help promptly if the landlord, buyer, or developer pressures you to sign away your rights.