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Dispute Resolution in Residential Tenancies (19:X) (view source)
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The RTB Rules of Procedure state that, to the extent that it is possible, an applicant must submit their evidence with their application and serve a copy of that evidence when they serve the Notice of Hearing. However, if this is not possible, the RTB and the respondent must receive a copy of all of the applicant’s evidence no less than 14 days prior to the hearing; the respondent’s evidence must be received by the RTB and the applicant no less than 7 days prior to the hearing. Evidence can be faxed to the RTB at 1-866-341-1269, delivered in person to any ServiceBC office, or RTB office in Burnaby, or uploaded online at https://tenancydispute.gov.bc.ca/DisputeAccess/#access | |||
Digital evidence must be provided to the RTB on a USB memory stick, CD or DVD for their permanent files and must also be accompanied by a printed description, or they can be uploaded online with the online application or at the Dispute Access Site. Evidence does not need to be presented in print form but should be organized in a way so that the Arbitrator and other parties can easily refer to it during the hearing. | Digital evidence must be provided to the RTB on a USB memory stick, CD or DVD for their permanent files and must also be accompanied by a printed description, or they can be uploaded online with the online application or at the Dispute Access Site. Evidence does not need to be presented in print form but should be organized in a way so that the Arbitrator and other parties can easily refer to it during the hearing. When using page numbers, it is strongly recommended to ensure that the numbers on each page match the page numbers of the digital evidence file, as most Arbitrators tend to only have access to digital copies of the evidence during a hearing. | ||
The Arbitrator will usually refuse to look at anything not exchanged in advance of the hearing, but might accept the evidence subject to the following rules: | The Arbitrator will usually refuse to look at anything not exchanged in advance of the hearing, but might accept the evidence subject to the following rules: | ||