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It costs $100 to apply for dispute resolution. However, if you win your hearing, the arbitrator can order your landlord to repay you the fee – as long as you have made that request as part of your application. Alternatively, if you have a low income, you can apply for a [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/ | It costs $100 to apply for dispute resolution. However, if you win your hearing, the arbitrator can order your landlord to repay you the fee – as long as you have made that request as part of your application. Alternatively, if you have a low income or are enrolled in an income assistance program, you can apply for a [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/solving-problems/tenancy-dispute-resolution/participatory-process/fees-and-fee-waivers#low-income-fee-waiver fee waiver application] that cancels the fee entirely. Applicants are no longer required to provide proof of eligibility when requesting a fee waiver. | ||
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In addition, the RTB now has the power to conduct a review on its own initiative, rather than waiting for a party to apply. | |||
'''Fee:''' There is a $50 fee to apply for a Review Consideration, unless you had your application fee waived for the original hearing. | '''Fee:''' There is a $50 fee to apply for a Review Consideration, unless you had your application fee waived for the original hearing. | ||
