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 Loses Case Over Non-Smoking Environment in Nova Scotia
A tenant believed she was moving into a non-smoking building but found herself suffering from second-hand smoke. She sued for damages but lost the case, as the court found the landlord's actions reasonable.
Tenant Entitled to Security Deposit Return in Roommate Dispute
In a roommate dispute, the Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that the landlord must return the tenant's security deposit unless proven otherwise. The tribunal found the landlord did not provide sufficient proof to retain the deposit.
Rent Recovery and Babysitting Compensation Decision
The Tribunal ruled that the claimant was entitled to rent for June and July, but denied compensation for babysitting services. The decision was based on the terms of the tenancy agreement and the evidence presented.
Tenant Wins Breach of Tenancy Agreement Case
Tenant Entitled to Security Deposit Return in Recent Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
Fines Invalidated Due to Procedural Delays in Strata Property Case
Pet Deposit Dispute Decided in Small Claims BC
Lease Claims Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence in Small Claims Case
Roommate Returns Share of Security Deposit After Early Move-Out
In a roommate dispute, the Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that the respondent must return the claimant's share of the security deposit after the claimant moved out early, despite the respondent's objections.
Validity of Settlement Agreement Between Landlord and Tenant
The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed the tenant's claims after finding a settlement agreement between the landlord and tenant to be valid and binding. The agreement resolved the issues between the parties.
Tenant Wins Security Deposit Return in Civil Resolution Tribunal Case
Claimant Loses Case Over Water Damage in Strata Building
In a strata building, the Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed the claimant's claim for water damage, ruling that the claimant failed to prove the respondent's responsibility for the damage.
Tenant Successfully Recovers Damage and Pet Deposits
In a recent decision, the Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that a tenant successfully recovered her damage and pet deposits from the landlord. The landlord claimed that the tenant had caused various damages, but the Tribunal found insufficient evidence to support these claims.