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Students

For students renting a place to live it is worth your while to look at our Tenant Survival Guide as knowing the law will help you avoid problems before they happen. It will also help you resolve problems before they get even worse. 

You should also read through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's 7 part guide on how to prepare for rental accommodation.

Resources to find housing included the links below:

•    Alma Mater Society Rentsline
•    Craigslist
•    SFU Off-Campus Student Housing
•    BCIT Off-Campus Student Housing
•    Rent Board
•    Homes 4 Students

Homestay

International students in the Homestay program are not covered under the Residential Tenancy Act.  Information for Homestay students can be found in the links below:

•    Vancouver School Board (Homestay)
•    Burnaby School District (Homestay)
•    Vancouver Homestay Agency
•    West Vancouver International Student Program
•    Whistler Homestay Agency
•    Canada Homestay Agency