Fixed-Term vs. Month-to-Month Tenancies in BC
The notice you need to give depends on which type of tenancy you have.
Last updated: September 2026
Month-to-Month Tenancies
In a month-to-month (periodic) tenancy, a tenant who wants to end the tenancy must give 1 month's written notice under British Columbia's Residential Tenancy Act.
Fixed-Term Tenancies
In a fixed-term tenancy, if a tenant wants to end the tenancy at the natural end of the term, they must give notice 30 days before the end date. This 30-day figure applies specifically to a tenant ending a fixed-term tenancy at its natural end, and is separate from the notice periods that apply to landlord-initiated notices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much notice does a BC tenant give to end a month-to-month tenancy?
1 month's written notice.
How much notice does a BC tenant give to end a fixed-term tenancy at its natural end?
30 days before the end date of the fixed term.
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