Residential Tenancy Branch (British Columbia) case law
Judgments from the Residential Tenancy Branch (British Columbia) 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.
Landlord Wins Eviction Case Over Unpaid Rent
The Landlord won an eviction case against the Tenant because the Tenant did not pay rent owed and failed to respond to a 10 Day Notice. The decision was made based on the Residential Tenancy Act, which allows landlords to obtain possession orders if tenants do not comply with notices.
Landlord Wins Unpaid Rent Case: Tenant Owes $11,521.77
In this case, the a person Tenancy a person ruled in favour of the landlord who sought a monetary order for unpaid rent and utilities totaling $14,521.77. After deducting the security deposit of $3,100, the tenant was ordered to pay $11,521.77.
Partial Success for Landlord: Compensation Granted for Rent Arrears and Cleaning Costs
In this case, a landlord successfully claimed unpaid rent and damages from tenants who vacated early without paying their full obligations. However, only partial compensation was granted, and the landlord was allowed to keep part of the security deposit.
Landlord Secures Order of Possession for Unpaid Rent
The Residential Tenancy Branch granted an order of possession to the landlord based on the a person's failure to pay rent within five days after receiving a notice. This decision allows the landlord to recover unpaid rent and the filing fees associated with the application.
Tenant Wins Double Security Deposit and Filing Fee Recovery
In this case, the Tenant won a monetary award for double their security deposit plus interest and recovery of filing fees from the Landlord. The decision was based on the Landlord's failure to return the deposit within 15 days as required by law.
Landlord Wins Order of Possession for Unpaid Rent
A landlord successfully obtained an order of possession from the a person a person a person when a tenant did not pay overdue rent within the specified time frame. The decision also allowed the landlord to recover filing fees associated with the application.
Landlord Wins Order of Possession for Tenant's Failure to Pay Rent
A landlord successfully obtained an order from the Residential Tenancy Branch to evict a tenant and recover unpaid rent. The decision was based on the tenant's failure to pay rent or contest the eviction notice within five days as required by law.
Tenant Wins Double Security Deposit from Landlord
A tenant won a case against their landlord for not returning the security deposit on time. The judge ordered the landlord to pay double the amount of the deposit plus interest and cover the filing fees.
Landlord Granted Order of Possession for Unpaid Rent
A tenant failed to pay their rent on time, leading the landlord to issue a 10 Day Notice. Since the tenant did not dispute or pay the rent as required by law, the Residential Tenancy Branch granted an Order of Possession and Monetary Order for unpaid rent in favour of the landlord.
Tenant wins double security deposit and filing fees in dispute with landlord
The Tenant won a case against their Landlord in the a person Tenancy a person. They recovered double their security deposit plus interest after the landlord failed to return it within fifteen days of receiving notice or tenancy end, as per BC law.
Residential Tenancy Decision: Landlord's Claim Rejected Due to Lack of Proper Service
In this case, a landlord's application was dismissed because they did not provide enough proof that tenants received all required documents. This highlights the importance of proper service in tenant disputes under British Columbia law.
Residential Tenancy Branch Rejects Tenant’s Application for Compensation and Return of Property
The claimant's request to receive financial compensation and have their personal belongings returned from the landlord was denied by the a person Tenancy a person because they did not provide enough detail about the issues involved, as required by law. The decision allows for a reapplication if more information is provided.
Landlord Wins Possession Order, Rent Claim Rejected
A landlord successfully obtained an order of possession from the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) based on a 10 Day Notice due to unpaid rent. The tenant failed to pay or dispute the notice within five days, leading to the end of tenancy. However, the monetary claim for unpaid rent was dismissed because service did not meet legal requirements.
Tenant Loses Application to Cancel Notice for Unpaid Rent
In this case, the Residential Tenancy Branch dismissed a tenant's application to cancel a landlord's notice to end tenancy due to unpaid rent. The decision grants the landlord an order of possession and monetary award for unpaid rent as the tenant did not dispute or pay the arrears within five days.
RTB Grants Landlord Possession, Partially Rejects Rent Claim
In this case, the Landlord successfully obtained an Order of Possession from the Residential Tenancy Branch after serving the Tenant with a 10 Day Notice for unpaid rent. However, the full monetary order for rent was dismissed due to insufficient evidence on the legality of the rent increase.
Tenant Wins Double Security Deposit Refund in Residential Tenancy Case
The Tenant won their case against the Landlord for double the security deposit plus interest and filing fees after the Landlord failed to return it within fifteen days as required by law. The decision was made in a Direct Request Proceeding under section 38 of the Residential Tenancy Act (BC).
Tenant Wins Security Deposit and Filing Fee in Dispute Resolution Hearing
In this case, the Tenant successfully recovered their full security deposit plus interest and the filing fee from the Landlord after a dispute resolution hearing at the Residential Tenancy Branch. The decision was based on the Landlord's failure to return or claim against the security deposit within the required timeframe as per section 38(6) of the Act.
Residential Tenancy Decision: Tenant’s Eviction Notice Upheld
In this case involving a seniors' housing complex, the Landlord successfully upheld their Notice to End Tenancy due to health and safety concerns in the a person rental unit that affected other residents. The decision was based on the a person repeated failure to address issues despite multiple warnings and opportunities.
Tenant Wins Dispute Over Landlord’s Notice for Unpaid Rent and Utilities
A tenant won their case against a landlord’s notice to end the tenancy for unpaid rent and utilities. The judge ruled in favour of the tenant because the landlord did not prove that the claimed amounts were owing when the notice was issued.
RTB Grants Landlord Order of Possession and Rent Award
In this case, the Residential Tenancy Branch ruled in favour of the landlord who sought an Order of Possession due to unpaid rent and a Monetary Order for back rent. However, the claim for June’s rent was not granted at this time.