Housing & Tenancy (British Columbia)
Housing & Tenancy (British Columbia) judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant Wins Compensation for Missing Belongings After Unlawful Eviction
Tenant Wins Damage Deposit Refund in Small Claims Case
Roommate Dispute Over Damage Deposit Resolved by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Tenant's Damage Deposit Claim Against Property Manager Dismissed
Tenant Wins Damage Deposit Return in Roommate Mold Dispute
A tenant who left a damage deposit was able to recover it after moving out due to mold discovery. The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that the landlord failed to prove the deposit was used to cover legitimate damages beyond normal wear and tear.
Tenant Awarded Damages for Breach of Tenancy Agreement
Property Manager Held Liable for Delayed Water Leak Repair
Tenant Entitled to Security Deposit Refund in Small Claims Case
In a small claims case, the Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that the landlord was not entitled to keep the tenant's security deposit because there was not enough proof that the tenant's pet caused damage.
Tenant Wins Unpaid Rent and Cleaning Fees from Former Roommate
Water Utility Charges Claim Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Tenant Entitled to Deposit Refund in Roommate Dispute
Tenant's Claim for Damages Due to Inadequate Air Conditioning Dismissed
Landlord-tenant dispute ruled outside Civil Resolution Tribunal's jurisdiction
Claimant Wins Unpaid Rental Fees and Management Fee Refund
Landlord Failed to File Security Deposit Claim on Time, Must Return Deposit
Tenant Entitled to Partial Security Deposit Refund After Cleaning Deductions
In a dispute over a security deposit refund, the Civil Resolution Tribunal decided that the tenant was entitled to a partial refund after deductions for cleaning and maintenance costs.