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Do You Have a Small Claim? (20:III) (view source)
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* If the cause of action arose before March 26, 2020 and would normally expire after March 26, 2021, add one year to the expiry year of the limitation period. | * If the cause of action arose before March 26, 2020 and would normally expire after March 26, 2021, add one year to the expiry year of the limitation period. | ||
* If the cause of action arose after the suspension of limitation periods but before March 25, 2021, then the limitation period | * If the cause of action arose after the suspension of limitation periods but before March 25, 2021, then the limitation period expires March 26, 2023. In this way, a limitation period that began to run during the suspension starts to run when the suspension is lifted. | ||
expires March 26, 2023. In this way, a limitation period that began to run during the suspension starts to run when the suspension is lifted | |||
The CRT remained open and operating normally during the COVID-19 pandemic. The automatic suspension of limitation dates did not apply to the CRT. The CRT may waive, suspend or extend mandatory time periods set out in a statute, which includes both limitation dates and the 28-day deadline to file a notice of objection to a CRT decision; however, the CRT can only exercise this discretionary power during the declaration of the state of emergency. The CRT also has the discretion to extend any timeline set out in the CRT’s Rules. Requests to the CRT relating to any time periods should be filed '''as soon as possible'''. Note: Since the CRT process is easily accessible online, it may be difficult for a person to prove they need an extension. For the latest information, consult https://civilresolutionbc.ca/. | |||
===2. Limitation Act=== | ===2. Limitation Act=== | ||