For a $50 application fee, a party can ask the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) to review a decision they have lost. This is not a chance to simply re-argue a case, as reviews are only granted in limited circumstances. According to the Residential Tenancy Act, there are three situations in which the RTB will consider an Application for Review Consideration:
- a party was unable to attend the hearing for reasons unanticipated and beyond their control;
- a party has new and relevant evidence that was not available at the time of the original hearing; or
- a party has evidence that the director's decision or order was obtained by fraud.
Application Deadlines
| 2 days | 5 days | 15 days |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction for non-payment of rent | Repairs or maintenance | All other matters |
| Order of Possession for the tenant or landlord | Services or facilities | |
| Application to end a tenancy early | Any type of eviction notice other than one for non-payment of rent | |
| Unreasonable withholding of consent to assign or sublet |
Resources
- TRAC Webpage – I Disagree with my Decision
- RTA Section 79 – Application for review of director's decision or order
- RTA Section 80 – Time limit to apply for a review
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