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===Judicial Review at Supreme Court=== | ===Judicial Review at Supreme Court=== | ||
You can ask for a review of the dispute resolution officer’s decision at a Judicial Review at the Supreme Court of BC This is your only option for review if: | You can ask for a review of the dispute resolution officer’s decision at a Judicial Review at the Supreme Court of BC. This is your only option for review if: | ||
*your case does not meet the grounds for review of a dispute resolution officer's decision provided by the Residential Tenancy Branch, or, | *your case does not meet the grounds for review of a dispute resolution officer's decision provided by the Residential Tenancy Branch, or, | ||
*you want to challenge a dispute resolution officer’s decision resulting from a review. | *you want to challenge a dispute resolution officer’s decision resulting from a review. | ||
You will probably need a lawyer to represent you in a Judicial Review. It costs money to apply unless you are considered low-income. If you lose, the court could order you to pay the landlord’s legal costs. Get legal advice before applying for Judicial Review. The [http://www.clasbc.net/index.php Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) website] has some information on preparing for Judicial Review, or you can call CLAS at '''(604) 685-3425''', toll-free '''1-888-685-6222'''. | You will probably need a lawyer to represent you in a Judicial Review. It costs money to apply unless you are considered low-income. If you lose, the court could order you to pay the landlord’s legal costs. Get legal advice before applying for Judicial Review. The [http://www.clasbc.net/index.php Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) website] has some information on preparing for Judicial Review, or you can call CLAS at '''(604) 685-3425''', toll-free '''1-888-685-6222'''. | ||
