This is a glossary of terms we often use in meetings.

RTA

Residential Tenancy Act. A in the province of BC that governs lanlord-tenant relations.

RTB

Residential Tenancy Branch. The provincial body that handles disputes between tenants and landlords.

TAP

Tenant Assistance Policy. A policy by the city of Victoria to augment BC’s RTA.

TAPS

Together Against Poverty Society. An anti-poverty advocacy group.

VicTU

Victoria Tenants Union. That’s us!

VTU

Vancouver Tenants Union. A Tenants Union similar to VicTU, based in Vancouver.