Small Repair Claim

Can I deduct repair costs from my rent?

You are entitled to deduct the cost of any emergency repairs, as long as the following conditions are met;

• You must contact the landlord 778-733-2027 or landlord agent 778-744-0788 before authorizing or starting any repairs.

• You must receive an authorization to engage an approved outside repair service.

• The repair service must provide a valid detailed receipt and contain a registered business number / tax ID.

• You submit any requested documents and/or photos pertaining to the payment for repairs before making any deduction from your rent.

With prior authorization, the costs of small general repairs may also be deducted from a rent payment. This is as long as the following conditions are met;

• You must contact the landlord 778-733-2027 or landlord agent 778-744-0788 before authorizing or starting any repairs.

• You must receive a rent deduction authorization after submitting your repair details in the following form.