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=== First steps === | === First steps === | ||
On or after June 1, 2017, if you receive a CRT Dispute Notice and you don't agree with it: | On or after June 1, 2017, if you receive a CRT Dispute Notice and you don't agree with it: | ||
#Complete a | #Complete a [https://www.civilresolutionbc.ca/forms/ Dispute Response Form] that should have been provided with the Dispute Notice. This can be done by filling out either a paper copy or the online form which is free. In your Dispute Response, say why you don't agree with the claim(s). If you don't get a blank Dispute Response Form with the Dispute Notice, you can get one from the Civil Resolution Tribunal. Forms are also accessible online from the [https://www.civilresolutionbc.ca/ CRT website]. | ||
#Provide the Dispute Response form to the Tribunal and all other parties within the time limit specified on the Dispute Response. There is a cost for filing a hard copy Dispute Response of $25 or if you file online there is no charge. | #Provide the Dispute Response form to the Tribunal and all other parties within the time limit specified on the Dispute Response. There is a cost for filing a hard copy Dispute Response of $25 or if you file online there is no charge. | ||
#You can add your own claims or add another person to the dispute by filling out an Additional Claim Form. It costs $150 to file a paper form or $125 to file online. | #You can add your own claims or add another person to the dispute by filling out an Additional Claim Form. It costs $150 to file a paper form or $125 to file online. | ||