Residential Tenancy Forms (19:XVIII)

Check the RTB web site: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/forms for current forms and fees. Ensure clients are using the most recent forms. Be aware that some applications require fees (a standard Application for dispute resolution costs $50). Waivers are available for low-income applicants.

The dispute resolution policy guidelines are also available online, as are decisions by Arbitrators. These are useful for preparing for a hearing, but they are NOT binding on Arbitrators.

A. Entering Into a Tenancy

1. Residential Tenancy Agreement - RTB 1

   The RTB is of the opinion that this Residential Tenancy Agreement accurately reflects the RTA and accompanying regulations. The RTB makes no representations or warranties regarding the use of this Agreement. A landlord and tenant may wish to obtain independent advice regarding whether this agreement satisfies their own personal or business needs.

2. Manufactured Home Site Tenancy Agreement - RTB 5

   The Residential Tenancy Branch is of the opinion that this Manufactured Home Site Tenancy Agreement accurately reflects the MHPTA and accompanying regulations. The RTB makes no representations or warranties regarding the use of this agreement. A landlord and tenant may wish to obtain independent advice regarding whether this agreement satisfies their own personal or business needs.

3. Condition Inspection Report - RTB 27

   Landlords and tenants or their representatives can use this form to record the condition of a rental unit at the time of move-in and at the time of move-out by the tenant.

4. Schedule of Parties - RTB 26

   Use this Schedule of Parties to continue if the form you are completing does not have enough room for additional applicants or respondents. It is to be filed with your completed application.

B. Rent Increases

1. Notice of Rent Increase - Residential Rental Units - RTB 7

   Landlords must use this notice to notify tenants of rent increases.

2. Notice of Rent Increase - Manufactured Home Site - RTB 11

   Park owners must use this notice to notify tenants of site rent increases. This notice is not used where a tenant rents a manufactured home, as well as the site, under a single tenancy agreement.

3. Application for Additional Rent Increase - RTB 16

   A landlord must use this form to apply for an Arbitrator’s approval for a rent increase in an amount greater than the amount specified in the RTA, the MHPTA and associated regulations.

4. Schedule of Parties - RTB 26

   Use this Schedule of Parties to continue if the form you are completing does not have enough room for additional applicants or respondents. It is to be filed with your completed application.

C. Dispute Resolution

1. Tenant’s Application for Dispute Resolution - RTB 12

   Tenants must complete and file this form to request a hearing before an Arbitrator to resolve a residential tenancy dispute. To submit the Application form over the web, fill out the Online Application for Dispute Resolution form.

2. Landlord’s Application for Dispute Resolution - RTB 12

   Landlords must complete and file this form to request a hearing before an Arbitrator to resolve a residential tenancy dispute. To submit the Application form over the web, fill out the Online Application for Dispute Resolution form.

3. Application to Waive Filing Fee - RTB 17

   A person bringing a dispute to dispute resolution may use this form to request that the Residential Tenancy Branch waive the fee for filing an Application for dispute resolution.

4. Application for Substituted Service - RTB 13

   Landlords and tenants must use this form to request an Arbitrator order documents be served in a method other than those required by the RTA.

5. Tenant’s Request to Join Applications for Dispute Resolution - RTB 19

   Tenants may use this application to request that the Director of the Residential Tenancy Branch order that two or more dispute resolutions be heard together. Dispute resolutions may be joined when the matters to be determined are related and it makes sense that the matters be joined.

6. Landlord’s Request to Join Applications for Dispute Resolution - RTB 18

   Landlords may use this application to request that the Director of the Residential Tenancy Branch order that two or more dispute resolutions be heard together. Dispute resolutions may be joined when the matters to be determined are related and it is sensible that the matters be joined.

7. Schedule of Parties - RTB 26

   Use this Schedule of Parties to continue if the form you are completing does not have enough room for additional applicants or respondents. It is to be filed with your completed application.

D. Dispute Resolution Decisions and Orders

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