Compliance
This section has information on the breaches of rental law that the RTB can enforce and how to report a landlord to the RTB.
Summary
The RTB takes any failure to comply with rental law seriously.
Where we see deliberate and ongoing non-compliance, we are committed to using our full powers under the Residential Tenancies Act to investigate and sanction landlords.
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How we enforce rental law
This page has information on the RTB's powers to enforce rental law and the 11 specific breaches they apply to.
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Investigations
Information on how the RTB investigation and sanctions process works.
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Fixed payment notices
Information on the RTB's powers to issue a fixed payment notice for six breaches of rental law.
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Criminal prosecution
Information on the RTB's powers to pursue a criminal prosecution for six breaches of rental law.
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Tenancy registration check
Search the Register to see if your tenancy is registered with the RTB.
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Report a landlord
Information on how to report a potential unregistered tenancy or other breaches of rental law to the RTB.
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Enforcement outcomes
Search RTB enforcement outcomes.