# TRAC / CLAS / Legal Aid Resources (BC Tenancy)

> Community resources for self-represented tenants and low-income parties. Links and programs change — verify on the organization websites.

## Primary organizations

| Organization | Focus | URL |
|--------------|-------|-----|
| **TRAC** (Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre) | Factsheets, templates, education, advocacy info | https://tenants.bc.ca |
| **CLAS** (Community Legal Assistance Society) | Legal aid / clinics / representation pathways | https://clasbc.net |
| **Legal Aid BC** | Income-tested representation eligibility | https://legalaid.bc.ca |
| **Law Society of BC Referral** | Reduced-rate first consult | https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca |
| **RTB** | Official forms, filing, policy guidelines | https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies |
| **BCHRT** | Human rights complaints | https://www.bchrt.bc.ca |
| **CanLII** | Published decisions | https://www.canlii.org |

## Collaboration matrix

| Situation | Recommendation |
|-----------|----------------|
| Full representation needed; limited means | TRAC info + CLAS / Legal Aid BC screening |
| Self-rep with coaching | TRAC factsheets + `bc-tenancy-substantive` + `bc-tenancy-procedure` |
| Complex JR / stay | `bc-judicial-review-guide` + legal aid + lawyer referral |
| Human rights + tenancy | BCHRT + CLAS; dual-file strategy |
| Manufactured home park | MHPTA materials + TRAC if tenant-side |
| Landlord corporate client | Private counsel (conflict-safe) |

## Practice tip for advocates

Keep a dated list of what the client was given (factsheets, form numbers, deadline calendar). Housing stress impairs memory — written takeaways matter.