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*order you to pay your rent to the [[Residential Tenancy Branch]] instead of to your landlord, until the repairs are done. This is called a “re-direction of rent.” See Section 65 of the [[Residential Tenancy Act|RTA]]. | *order you to pay your rent to the [[Residential Tenancy Branch]] instead of to your landlord, until the repairs are done. This is called a “re-direction of rent.” See Section 65 of the [[Residential Tenancy Act|RTA]]. | ||
If you went without something like your stove, fridge, toilet, or balcony because the landlord delayed repairs, you may want some of your rent money back. If you and your landlord cannot agree on fair compensation, you can go to [[Dispute Resolution|dispute resolution]] at the [[Residential Tenancy Branch]]. If the dispute resolution officer agrees that you should be compensated it will | If you went without something like your stove, fridge, toilet, or balcony because the landlord delayed repairs, you may want some of your rent money back. If you and your landlord cannot agree on fair compensation, you can go to [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants|dispute resolution]] at the [[Residential Tenancy Branch]]. If the dispute resolution officer agrees that you should be compensated it will | ||
most likely be through a temporary rent reduction. | most likely be through a temporary rent reduction. | ||
