Once a year, the landlord may increase the rent for the existing tenant. The landlord may only increase the rent 12 months after the date that the existing rent was established with the tenant(s) or 12 months after the date of the last legal rent increase for the tenant(s), even if there is a new landlord or a new tenant by way of an assignment.
WHAT ARE SECONDARY SUITES?
A secondary suite could be a basement suite, laneway house, or other unit that is on the same property as a residential house.
ARE SECONDARY SUITES COVERED UNDER THE RESIDENTIAL TENANCY ACT?
Yes, the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) applies to secondary suites, even if the suite is “illegal”. Even if the suite is illegal (not registered with the city, or in a city that does not allow secondary suites) both the landlord and tenant must comply with the RTA. Regardless of whether you rent a large apartment building or the basement of a home, the same law applies.