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Residential Tenancy Branch Decisions
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AnonDec-154063
We represented the Tenant, in the Residential Tenancy Branch dispute, successfully defending against a $33,800 claim for unpaid rent. The tribunal found no formal tenancy agreement and determined that payments were voluntary due to family circumstances, particularly the tenant’s wife’s illness. The landlord’s delay in pursuing the claim and the broader family disputes also contributed to the dismissal. As a result, the claim and the request for the filing fee were both denied.
AnonDec-195562
We represented the landlord in a dispute before the Residential Tenancy Branch regarding the tenant’s application to cancel a 10-Day Notice for unpaid rent, seek monetary compensation for an alleged illegal rent increase, and recover filing fees.
The tenant vacated the unit on December 15, 2024, making the cancellation request moot. Their claim for compensation was based on rent increases exceeding statutory limits. However, the adjudicator found that the tenant was aware of the increases, chose to pay them rather than dispute them earlier, and failed to mitigate their losses. As a result, the tenant’s claim for monetary compensation and recovery of filing fees was dismissed in its entirety, without leave to reapply.
Civil Litigation Decisions
Krepski v Valenciano, 2023 BCSC 2089
The Plaintiff was injured in a 2018 Vancouver car accident, suffering chronic pain, headaches, and anxiety. The defendants admitted liability, and the court awarded her $159,835 in total damages.
Naiodro v Gill, 2019 BCSC 1857
A single mother was involved in a serious car accident in which she had to reduce her working hours as a taxi dispatcher due to her accident related injuries.
Dhaliwal v. Pillay, 2015 BCSC 509
A five day trial resulted in an award in excess of $300,000. The Plaintiff was involved in two motor vehicle collisions that resulted in injuries that prevented him from pursuing a career as a priest. The Court awarded damages for pain and suffering, past and future loss of income, the cost of future care and personal expense.
Khosa v. Kalamatimaleki, 2014 BCSC 2060
The Plaintiff was a Licensed Practical Nurse injured in a motor vehicle collision as a result of which she had to abandon her career plan to become a Registered Nurse working in a very specialized field. She sustained physical and psychological injuries. After seven days at trial and further written submissions she was awarded total damages in excess of $1,145,000.