Anonymous

Difference between revisions of "Residential Tenancy Forms (19:XVIII)"

From Clicklaw Wikibooks
no edit summary
Line 2: Line 2:
{{LSLAP Manual TOC|expanded = landlord}}
{{LSLAP Manual TOC|expanded = landlord}}


Check the RTB web site: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/forms for current forms and fees. Ensure clients are using the most recent forms. Be aware that some applications require fees (e.g. a standard Application for dispute resolution costs $100). Waivers are available for low-income applicants.
Check the RTB web site: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/forms for current forms and fees. Always ensure you are using the most recent forms. Be aware that some applications require fees (e.g. a standard Application for dispute resolution costs $100). Waivers are available for low-income applicants.


The dispute resolution policy guidelines are also available online, as are decisions by Arbitrators. These are useful for preparing for a hearing, but they are '''NOT''' binding on Arbitrators.  
The dispute resolution policy guidelines are also available online, as are decisions by Arbitrators. These are useful for preparing for a hearing, but they are '''NOT''' binding on Arbitrators.  
Line 14: Line 14:
#'''Condition Inspection Report - RTB 27'''
#'''Condition Inspection Report - RTB 27'''
#:Landlords and tenants or their representatives can use this form to record the condition of a rental unit at the time of move-in and at the time of move-out by the tenant.
#:Landlords and tenants or their representatives can use this form to record the condition of a rental unit at the time of move-in and at the time of move-out by the tenant.
#''Notice of Final Opportunity to Schedule a Condition Inspection - RTB 22''
#:A landlord '''must''' use this form where a tenant was not available at the date(s) and time(s) first offered by the landlord for a condition inspection, and where the landlord was not available at an alternate time proposed by the tenant.
#'''Schedule of Parties - RTB 26'''
#'''Schedule of Parties - RTB 26'''
#:Use this Schedule of Parties to continue if the form you are completing does not have enough room for additional applicants or respondents. It is to be filed with your completed application.
#:Use this Schedule of Parties to continue if the form you are completing does not have enough room for additional applicants or respondents. It is to be filed with your completed application.
Line 29: Line 31:


== '''C. Dispute Resolution''' ==
== '''C. Dispute Resolution''' ==


#'''Tenant’s Application for Dispute Resolution - RTB 12T'''
#'''Tenant’s Application for Dispute Resolution - RTB 12T'''
Line 49: Line 50:


== '''D. Dispute Resolution Decisions and Orders''' ==
== '''D. Dispute Resolution Decisions and Orders''' ==


#'''Application to Review Arbitrator’s Decision or Order - RTB 2'''
#'''Application to Review Arbitrator’s Decision or Order - RTB 2'''
Line 64: Line 64:
== '''E. End of Tenancy''' ==
== '''E. End of Tenancy''' ==


 
#'''Notice to End Tenancy - Residential Unit - RTB 29, 30, 32, 33'''
#'''Notice to End Tenancy - Residential Unit - RTB 3'''
#:The previous single RTB 3 form to end tenancy has been replaced with four different forms for four-month notice (RTB 29) 10-day notice (RTB 30), two-month notice (RTB 32), and one month notice (RTB 33). RTB 29 (renovations) and RTB 30 (unpaid rent) are tied to specific causes, and landlords '''must''' use the appropriate forms for the situation.
#:A landlord '''must''' use this notice to end a tenancy agreement, unless the tenancy is a fixed-term agreement that contains a predetermined expiry date and the tenant has agreed to vacate, or the landlord and tenant have agreed in writing to end the tenancy.
#'''12 Month Notice to End Tenancy for Conversion of Manufactured Home Park - RTB 31'''
#'''12 Month Notice to End Tenancy for Conversion of Manufactured Home Park - RTB 31'''
#:Landlords '''must''' use this form to end a Manufactured Home Site Tenancy.
#:Landlords '''must''' use this form to end a Manufactured Home Site Tenancy.