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How to find a rental?

Market rent is the amount a landlord might reasonably expect to receive, and a tenant might reasonably expect to pay, for a tenancy at current market rates. 

In Creston, there are a number of ways to find a market rental including searching Facebook pages such as the Creston Rentals page HERE, the Creston Buy and Sell HERE, and Facebook Marketplace HERE. 

You can also find rentals by searching on Kijiji. 

If a rental is posted online and has requested to be contacted in a certain way, make sure to use that method of communication, otherwise you will likely be unsuccessful. 

Many rentals in Creston are found by word-of-mouth, so don’t be afraid to ask around! Being kind goes a long way, including during online discussions. If you are feeling frustrated or angry by your landlords behaviours, and if you are unable to work it out through discussion, you can use the services that can be found under the Residential Tenancy Branch page and the Rental Laws & Procedures page. 

Market rent is the amount a landlord might reasonably expect to receive, and a tenant might reasonably expect to pay, for a tenancy at current market rates. 

In Creston, there are a number of ways to find a market rental including searching Facebook pages such as the Creston Rentals page HERE, the Creston Buy and Sell HERE, and Facebook Marketplace HERE. 

You can also find rentals by searching on Kijiji. 

If a rental is posted online and has requested to be contacted in a certain way, make sure to use that method of communication, otherwise you will likely be unsuccessful. 

Many rentals in Creston are found by word-of-mouth, so don’t be afraid to ask around! Being kind goes a long way, including during online discussions. If you are feeling frustrated or angry by your landlords behaviours, and if you are unable to work it out through discussion, you can use the services that can be found under the Residential Tenancy Branch page and the Rental Laws & Procedures page. 

It’s not always easy to find someone who will take care of the property, pay the rent on time, and be respectful to neighbors. Landlords often have to go through a lot of applicants and conduct thorough screenings to ensure they select the right tenant. Here are some tips to help:

Verify income: Check that the tenant’s income is enough to cover the rent. Call the tenant’s current and previous employers to confirm their employment history.

Conduct a background check: Check for any criminal history or past evictions. 

Review rental history: Check references from previous landlords to see if the tenant was a responsible tenant.

Meet the tenant: Conduct an in-person interview to get a feel for the tenant’s personality and lifestyle.

Inspect the property: Do a walk-through of the rental property with the tenant to ensure that they understand the condition of the property, and take lots of photos to help prevent future disagreements.

Have a written lease agreement: Make sure all terms and conditions are clearly spelled out in a written lease agreement.

Follow fair housing laws: Treat all tenants equally and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or other protected classes.

HERE is a free Tenancy Agreement form that you can use, provided by the BC Provincial Government.