Difference between revisions of "Dispute Resolution in Residential Tenancies (19:X)"

On an Arbitrator’ s initiative, or at the request of a party, the Arbitrator may correct technical errors, or within 15 days, clarify a decision, reason, or inadvertent omissions in a decision or order the Arbitrator may also require that notice of a request be given to the other party. The  Arbitrator shall not exercise this power unless the Arbitrator considers it just and reasonable in the circumstances (RTA, s 78(3)). The forms to be completed are theRequest for Correction or a Request for Clarification.

The RTB continues to amend its Policy Guidelines on key issues under the RTA. There are now over 30 detailed RTB Policy Guidelines available  that ensure more consistency in dispute resolution decisions, and which should be reviewed in preparation for any hearing. However, Arbitrators will not be required to consult the Guidelines.