Metro Vancouver · Landlords & tenants
Landlords and tenants across Delta and Metro Vancouver can consult Khurana Law remotely in English, Punjabi and Hindi about RTB disputes. The firm handles eviction notices, deposit claims, rent disagreements and repair obligations. Bring payment records as well as any urgent eviction paperwork.
The reason for ending a tenancy determines the notice and its requirements: unpaid rent, cause, personal occupancy or demolition and conversion. We review current forms and distinguish the separate order process for major renovations from an ordinary eviction notice.
A tenant can ask the RTB to cancel a notice within the applicable dispute period. We help organize the response, service record and evidence addressing the stated reason for eviction.
A landlord seeking the rental unit back may need an RTB possession order. Tenants should assess their response promptly, and both parties should understand the legal process before acting on an order.
A clear money claim shows the dates, amounts, credits and supporting documents. We help parties prepare that record or identify weaknesses in an application brought against them.
Keeping a deposit requires more than an allegation that a rental unit was damaged. We examine consent, applications and inspection rules when advising either side of a repayment dispute.
We help tenants assess proposed increases and landlords understand the requirements before issuing them. Timing, form and any authorized exception matter alongside the percentage permitted for the relevant year.
Document what stopped working, when the landlord learned of it and what followed. We assist either party in addressing repair responsibilities and the evidence relevant to a service-related claim.
Quiet-enjoyment issues can involve interference or privacy concerns. Our advice focuses on the severity, frequency and evidence of the alleged conduct, and the remedy sought by the affected party.
Enforcement begins with the actual order and its compliance date. We assist with the steps that may be available in court, while separating collection from a challenge to the original decision.
For a Delta house or suite rental, explain the accommodation arrangement before discussing the notice. Who lives in the building and whether facilities are shared can affect the legal route; bring the agreement and describe the arrangement accurately.
An application does not replace service of documents. Confirm the recipient, approved delivery method and evidence requirements before assuming the other party has been properly notified.
Before filing over a Delta suite, verify that the arrangement is covered by the Act. Keep a copy of the agreement, an accurate payment record and the documents delivered to the occupant. The property’s description alone does not establish RTB jurisdiction.
Choose the legal route before choosing a form. Occupancy, cause, unpaid rent and major renovations have different requirements; a familiar-looking notice may not fit the facts.
The same RTB framework applies in Delta, but the evidence and deadlines come from your particular tenancy. A clear sequence prevents a hearing from becoming an unstructured exchange of allegations.
Decide what order you are asking for, then check jurisdiction and filing requirements. The claim needs the correct parties and an application delivered on time.
After filing, follow the directions for delivering documents to the other party. An organized service record helps establish compliance with the applicable rules.
Use the RTB’s rules and issued instructions to plan evidence exchange. A complete file supplied late can create problems even where the documents appear important.
RTB hearings are usually remote, commonly by telephone conference. Use the telephone or video arrangements specified in your hearing notice; do not assume the hearing format.
After the hearing, review the reasons and operative terms rather than relying on a brief summary. Record what compliance requires and whether anything remains outstanding.
An RTB review is available only on permitted grounds, not simply because you disagree. Its deadlines can be very short and depend on the decision involved.
For judicial review, identify the legal or procedural concern and the issued decision. BC Supreme Court requirements and any request for a stay need separate assessment.
For Delta renters and owners, time usually runs from a legally significant event, not from the day advice is obtained. Confirm receipt and deemed-service rules before counting days.
| Issue | Deadline or limit | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Dispute a 10-day unpaid-rent notice | 5 days after receiving the notice. | RTA s. 46 |
| Dispute a one-month notice for cause | 10 days after receiving the notice. | RTA s. 47 |
| Dispute a landlord or purchaser occupancy notice | Current three-month notice: 21 days after receiving it. Do not rely on the former two-month / 15-day rule. | RTB occupancy notices |
| Dispute a four-month demolition or conversion notice | 30 days after receiving the notice. Major renovations use a different RTB order process, not this notice. | RTA ss. 49, 49.2 |
| Return a security or pet damage deposit, or claim against it | 15 days after the later of the tenancy ending and receipt of the tenant’s forwarding address in writing, subject to statutory exceptions. | RTA s. 38 |
| Apply for judicial review of a final RTB decision | 60 days from the date the decision is issued. The court has a limited power to extend time; do not assume an extension or automatic stay. | ATA s. 57; RTA s. 5.1 |
| RTB monetary claim limit | $35,000, matching BC’s Small Claims limit. Larger claims generally belong in BC Supreme Court, except certain 12-month-rent compensation claims under RTA ss. 51(2) and 51.3. | RTB monetary jurisdiction |
Check current BC forms rather than older summaries. Landlord and purchaser occupancy generally requires three months’ notice and a 21-day response period. Demolition or conversion uses the four-month route; major renovations instead generally require an application for an RTB order under section 49.2. The present two-month notice concerns subsidized-housing eligibility. Receipt and service facts must be reviewed before a deadline is calculated.
Khurana Law combines RTB hearing work and court appearances with representation of both owners and renters. Clients can discuss their files in English, Punjabi or Hindi through the Surrey and Vancouver offices. Clear advice about evidence and remedies helps you assess the next step without an assurance of any particular result.
You can represent yourself at the RTB. A lawyer may be useful when the notice, jurisdiction or evidence raises difficult issues, but representation is a choice rather than a hearing requirement. Begin by reviewing the application, the remedy requested and the instructions in your hearing package. Coverage of a shared living arrangement can be the first question to resolve.
Yes, the firm’s provincial tenancy services are available through remote consultation. Its actual offices remain in Surrey and Vancouver, not in every community it serves. Share readable copies of the relevant documents and confirm the hearing format, language needs and attendance arrangements with the team before the scheduled date. A description of the occupied space helps the team assess the correct forum.
Your landlord must use the lawful route for the work proposed. For major renovations requiring the unit to be vacant, that generally means seeking an RTB order under section 49.2. Ordinary maintenance does not automatically terminate a tenancy, and a demolition notice should be reviewed as a separate document. Explain whether the proposed work affects the rented space or another part of the house.
A written forwarding address and proof of its delivery are important first steps. Generally, the landlord must repay the deposit or file a claim within 15 days of the later triggering event: tenancy end or receipt of that address. Review inspections, deductions and statutory exceptions before calculating a possible remedy. Save the move-out agreement and inspection invitations, not just a deduction receipt.
Landlords may retain a lawyer to review arrears and pursue the available legal remedy. Provide a ledger, the rental agreement and evidence of payments or demands already exchanged. The firm can explain an application and possible enforcement steps, but the practical ability to collect depends on the debtor and other facts. Identify each rent payment and any utility amount separately.
There is no single duration that applies to every RTB dispute. Timing depends on the application type, scheduling, service, evidence and whether a further step is needed after the decision. Urgent procedures have specific eligibility rules; do not assume an ordinary hearing will be expedited just because the situation feels pressing. A jurisdiction concern should be addressed before an ordinary hearing is assumed.
Start with the notice, the deadline and a short account of what happened. Contacting us does not create a lawyer-client relationship.
