Civil Resolution Tribunal (British Columbia) — Small Claims case law
Judgments from the Civil Resolution Tribunal (British Columbia) — Small Claims with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Small Claims Case Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence
Small Claims Case: Equipment Use and Tree Cutting Compensation Ruling
Claimant Wins Unpaid Rental Fees and Management Fee Refund
Claimant Wins $2,000 for Uncompleted Excavation Work - BCCRT Decision
The claimant hired the respondent to do excavation work but the work was never completed. The claimant took the matter to the Civil Resolution Tribunal and won back the $2,000 he had paid for the unfinished work.
Hot Tub Warranty Claim Allowed: Pump Replacement Covered
The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled in favour of the claimant, determining that the hot tub's pump needed replacement during the warranty period, despite the actual replacement occurring after the warranty expired.
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.
Claimant Entitled to Liquidated Damages After Premature Contract Termination
Insurance Deductible Dispute Overturned by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Roommates Recover Part of Security Deposits in Small Claims
Debt Recovery Ruling: Claimant Wins Remaining Debt and Fees
Challenge to Liability Assessment Rejected by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Roommate Must Give One Month's Notice Before Leaving - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
Used Car Defects Claim Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
The claimants asked for a refund on a used car they bought, saying it had hidden problems. The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed their claim, ruling that they didn’t prove the seller misled them or hid any defects.
Insurer's refusal of vehicle repairs unjustified - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
Claimant's Request for Insurance Deductible Refund and Pain Damages Rejected
The claimant asked for a refund of their $2,500 insurance deductible and $2,500 in damages for pain and distress after an accident. The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed both requests, ruling that the claimant did not provide sufficient evidence to prove the insurer's determination of fault was incorrect.
Small Claims Dispute Abused Process - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
Contractor Must Pay for Completed Work That Meets Standard
The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that a contractor must pay for completed work if the work meets the required standard. In this case, the contractor was ordered to pay $2,072 for interior signage work.
Request for Tree Removal and Compensation Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Freight Forwarder Not Held Responsible for Missing Goods in Recent BC Case
A company tried to sue a freight forwarding company for losing some of its clothing during transit. The court dismissed the claim because the company did not provide enough evidence to prove the loss or the terms of the agreement.