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.
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.
Tenant Dispute: Mutual Agreement for Possession and Compensation
In this case, the Residential Tenancy Branch granted an order allowing the landlord to take possession of the property by mutual agreement. The tenant also received compensation as part of the settlement.
Residential Tenancy Branch Grants Partial Claim for Rental Issues
In a dispute between a landlord and tenant over unpaid rent, cleaning costs, and property damage, the Residential Tenancy Branch ruled in favour of the landlord for some but not all claims.
Landlord Secures Unpaid Rent Order from Tenant
In this case, the landlord successfully obtained a monetary order for unpaid rent from the tenant. They were also permitted to use part of the tenant’s security deposit towards the outstanding balance. This decision was made by the a person in British Columbia.
Tenant Wins Double Security Deposit Claim Against Landlord
A tenant won a case against their landlord in the Residential Tenancy Branch (BC) for double the amount of their security deposit. The decision was based on the landlord's failure to comply with legal requirements regarding the return or dispute resolution claim within fifteen days after receiving the forwarding address.
Tenant Loses Application to Cancel Notice of Eviction for Unpaid Rent
A tenant who did not attend their hearing lost their application to cancel a notice to end tenancy due to unpaid rent. The arbitrator granted an order of possession and a monetary order for the outstanding rent, plus interest on the security deposit.
Physical Violence Justifies Early Termination of Tenancy: Ruling by Residential Tenancy Branch
In this case, a tenant was found guilty of physically assaulting their landlord. As a result, the arbitrator ordered an early termination of the tenancy agreement and allowed the landlord to recover filing fees from the security deposit.
Arbitrator Grants Possession Order Based on Settlement Agreement
In this case, the arbitrator granted an order for the landlord to take possession of the rental unit after both parties agreed to settle their dispute. The tenant will vacate by July 31st as part of the settlement agreement.
Tenants Reach Settlement Agreement on Compensation and Rent Dispute
During the hearing, both the landlord and tenants reached an agreement to settle their disputes regarding unpaid rent and damages. The arbitrator granted a monetary order for compensation to the tenants based on this settlement.
Residential Tenancy Decision: Landlord Wins Unpaid Rent Case
In this case, the Residential Tenancy Branch ruled in favour of the landlord who sought payment for unpaid rent and related charges. The tenant was ordered to pay the outstanding amount plus a filing fee.
Residential Tenancy Branch Rejects Landlord’s Early Termination Request
In a case before the Residential Tenancy Branch, a landlord's request for an order of possession and recovery of filing fees was denied. The court ruled that the tenant's behavior did not meet the strict criteria needed to end the tenancy early under section 56 of the Act.
Residential Tenancy Branch Rejects Tenant’s Application
In this case, the Residential Tenancy Branch dismissed the Tenant’s application to cancel a a person termination notice and dispute past rent increases. The court ruled that the rent increases were properly served and calculated according to the law, even if there was an issue with one of the notices.
Application Dismissed: Proper Service Required Under RTA
In this case, a landlord's attempt to resolve a tenant dispute was dismissed because the landlord did not follow proper procedures for serving documents to the tenants. This highlights the importance of adhering to legal requirements when initiating disputes under the Residential Tenancy Act.
Tenant Awarded Compensation for Rental Unit Damages
The claimant successfully argued that they were entitled to compensation and a rent reduction due to water leaks affecting their rental unit's habitability. However, their request for tenancy termination or recovery of filing fees was denied.
Residential Tenancy Decision: Landlord’s Claim for Unpaid Rent Rejected
In this case, a landlord attempted to recover unpaid rent from a tenant but was unsuccessful. The court found that the landlord did not provide sufficient proof of taking steps to re-rent the property in a timely manner.
Claimant's Request for Compensation Rejected by Residential Tenancy Branch
A tenant sought compensation from their landlord for damage to their right to enjoy their rental unit quietly. However, the a person a person a person ruled against the tenant because previous disputes had been settled with an agreement between a person.
Tenant Wins Dispute Over Rent Increase Service and Notice Cancellation
A tenant successfully had their eviction notice cancelled because they did not receive proper notification about a rent increase. However, the court allowed the landlord to take unpaid rent from the tenant's security deposit. This case highlights the need for clear communication between tenants and landlords regarding service of notices.
Landlord Wins Order of Possession and Unpaid Rent from Tenant
The Tenant did not pay overdue rent or dispute a notice within five days, resulting in the dismissal of their application. The Landlord was granted an order to take possession of the property and a monetary order for unpaid rent.
No Tenancy Agreement Means No Rent Payment Required
In this case, the Residential Tenancy Branch ruled that the tenant did not have to pay rent or compensate the landlord for unpaid rent because no formal tenancy agreement was established between them. The decision highlights the importance of clear and agreed-upon terms in rental agreements.
Tenant Wins Dispute Over Incomplete 10 Day Notice
The Tenant won their case against a Landlord's notice to end tenancy because the notice did not specify how much rent was owed. The decision supports tenant rights under BC law and allows recovery of filing fees.