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== Conference call hearings == | == Conference call hearings == | ||
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Dispute resolution hearings are increasingly being held by conference call. They are the same as in-person hearings except that you attend by phoning in to the Residential Tenancy Branch. When you apply for a dispute resolution hearing you will be given a hearing package. The first page of the package is a Notice of Hearing and it contains instructions on how to participate in the hearing. You’ll need these instructions when your hearing time arrives. Here are some points to remember about conference call hearings: | Dispute resolution hearings are increasingly being held by conference call. They are the same as in-person hearings except that you attend by phoning in to the Residential Tenancy Branch. When you apply for a dispute resolution hearing you will be given a hearing package. The first page of the package is a Notice of Hearing and it contains instructions on how to participate in the hearing. You’ll need these instructions when your hearing time arrives. Here are some points to remember about conference call hearings: | ||
*When your hearing time arrives have your hearing package and all your evidence in front of you. | *When your hearing time arrives have your hearing package and all your evidence in front of you. | ||
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If a dispute resolution officer decides in your favor, the landlord must obey the decision. If the landlord ignores the order, you should contact the Residential Tenancy Branch. In some cases, you may need to go back to dispute resolution. For example, if the landlord ignores an order to do repairs, you will need the Residential Tenancy Branch’s permission to take money off your rent to pay for repairs. | If a dispute resolution officer decides in your favor, the landlord must obey the decision. If the landlord ignores the order, you should contact the Residential Tenancy Branch. In some cases, you may need to go back to dispute resolution. For example, if the landlord ignores an order to do repairs, you will need the Residential Tenancy Branch’s permission to take money off your rent to pay for repairs. | ||
== Collecting money from the landlord == | == Collecting money from the landlord == | ||
