Deposits
When does my landlord have to return my deposit in BC?
Within 15 days of the later of the day your tenancy ends and the day you give your forwarding address in writing. Within that window the landlord must return the deposit (with interest) or apply to the RTB to keep part of it — otherwise they generally owe you double.
By the LeasePlain Editorial Team · Checked against Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act per our editorial standards·Last reviewed August 2026
Give your forwarding address in writing and keep proof of the date — that's what starts the 15-day clock.