Difference between revisions of "Dispute Resolution in Residential Tenancies (19:X)"
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''' | ==''' A. General '''== | ||
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''' | ===''' 1. Disputes Covered by Dispute Resolution '''=== | ||
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''' | ===''' 2. Arbitrators '''=== | ||
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''' | ==''' B. Dispute Resolution Procedure '''== | ||
''' | ===''' 1. Applying for Dispute Resolution '''=== | ||
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====''' a) Naming Parties on an Application '''==== | |||
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====''' b) Amending an Application for Dispute Resolution '''==== | |||
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''' | ===''' 2. Direct Request '''=== | ||
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''' | ===''' 3. The Dispute Resolution Hearing '''=== | ||
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====''' a) Telephone Hearings '''==== | |||
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====''' b) In-Person and Written Hearings '''==== | |||
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====''' c) Evidence '''==== | |||
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''' | ===''' 4. The Arbitrator’s Decisions '''=== | ||
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''' | ==''' C. Enforcing the Arbitrator’s Order '''== | ||
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''' | ===''' 1. Enforcing a Monetary Order '''=== | ||
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''' | ===''' 2. Enforcing a Repair Order '''=== | ||
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''' | ===''' 3. Enforcing an Order of Possession '''=== | ||
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====''' a) Use of Bailiff Services '''==== | |||
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====''' b) Bailiff’s Procedure for Executing a Writ of Possession '''==== | |||
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====''' c) Role of the Police '''==== | |||
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''' | ==''' D. Serving Documents: Giving and Receiving Notice under the RTA '''== | ||
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''' | ===''' 1. Service Methods '''=== | ||
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====''' a) Personal Service '''==== | |||
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====''' b) Registered Mail '''==== | |||
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===='''c) Ordinary Mail '''==== | |||
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====''' d) Leaving a Copy of the Document at the Person’s Residence with an Adult Person who Apparently Resides with the Person to be Served '''==== | |||
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====''' e) Leaving a Copy of the Document in a Mailbox or Mail Slot '''==== | |||
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====''' f) Posting '''==== | |||
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====''' g) Fax '''==== | |||
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====''' h) Substituted Service '''==== | |||
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''' | ===''' 2. Requirements for Specific Documents '''=== | ||
====''' a) Application for dispute resolution or Residential Tenancy Branch decision to proceed with a review of a decision '''==== | |||
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====''' b) Application by a landlord for an order of possession or an order ending tenancy early '''==== | |||
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''' | ===''' 3. Address at Which the Landlord Carries on Business as a Landlord '''=== | ||
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''' | ===''' 4. Proof of Service '''=== | ||
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''' | ===''' 1. Application for Review of Arbitrator's Decision '''=== | ||
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''' | ===''' 2. Time Limits for Launching a Review '''=== | ||
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''' | ===''' 3. Successful Application for Review '''=== | ||
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''' | ===''' 4. Review by the Supreme Court of B.C. '''=== | ||
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=== 5. Filing Complaints to the RTB === | ===''' 5. Filing Complaints to the RTB '''=== | ||