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The CRT usually tries to serve respondents by regular mail. If the tribunal advises the applicant that they must serve the Dispute Notice and instructions for response, the applicant must: | The CRT usually tries to serve respondents by regular mail. If the tribunal advises the applicant that they must serve the Dispute Notice and instructions for response, the applicant must: | ||
:(a) serve the Dispute Notice and instructions for response on every respondent named in the dispute and not served by the tribunal within 90 days from the day the Dispute Notice is issued by the tribunal, | |||
:(b) complete the Proof of Service Form and provide it to the tribunal within 90 days from the day the Dispute Notice is issued by the tribunal, and | |||
:(c) provide any other information or evidence about the Dispute Notice or service process requested by the tribunal | |||
A Dispute Notice can be served on a respondent by e-mail, registered mail requiring signature, courier delivery requiring a signature, or personal delivery. Notice by e-mail is acceptable proof that the notice requirements are met only if the respondent replies to the email, contacts the CRT about the dispute, or confirms receipt of the Dispute Notice in some other way. Additional rules regarding notice delivery can be found here: https://civilresolutionbc.ca/help/how-do-i-serve-a-dispute-notice/. | A Dispute Notice can be served on a respondent by e-mail, registered mail requiring signature, courier delivery requiring a signature, or personal delivery. Notice by e-mail is acceptable proof that the notice requirements are met only if the respondent replies to the email, contacts the CRT about the dispute, or confirms receipt of the Dispute Notice in some other way. Additional rules regarding notice delivery can be found here: https://civilresolutionbc.ca/help/how-do-i-serve-a-dispute-notice/. | ||
