Glossary
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.