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Here are some examples of evidence that you should consider submitting:
Here are some examples of evidence that you should consider submitting:
'''Tenancy agreement:''' Your landlord is legally required to give you a copy of your tenancy agreement within 21 days of entering into your tenancy.  
* '''Tenancy agreement:''' Your landlord is legally required to give you a copy of your tenancy agreement within 21 days of entering into your tenancy.  
Written communication: Include written communication that strengthens your case, such as letters, forms, and notices. Relevant emails, texts, and social media messages may also be considered by arbitrators.
* Written communication: Include written communication that strengthens your case, such as letters, forms, and notices. Relevant emails, texts, and social media messages may also be considered by arbitrators.
'''Photos:''' Add descriptions of the photos and when they were taken. You should number and label them in a consistent fashion – for example, “Living Room Photo 1” and “Living Room Photo 2”.
* '''Photos:''' Add descriptions of the photos and when they were taken. You should number and label them in a consistent fashion – for example, “Living Room Photo 1” and “Living Room Photo 2”.
'''Audio and video recordings:''' Indicate which parts of the audio recordings and videos you would like the arbitrator to listen to and watch.
* '''Audio and video recordings:''' Indicate which parts of the audio recordings and videos you would like the arbitrator to listen to and watch.
'''Witnesses:''' Have witnesses speak at the hearing or submit signed witness statements.
* '''Witnesses:''' Have witnesses speak at the hearing or submit signed witness statements.
'''Affidavits:''' Submit affidavits (sworn statements) signed by you or your witnesses. A lawyer, Notary Public, or Commissioner of Oaths can assist you with this process. Affidavits may cost money but are generally considered stronger evidence than unsworn statements.
* '''Affidavits:''' Submit affidavits (sworn statements) signed by you or your witnesses. A lawyer, Notary Public, or Commissioner of Oaths can assist you with this process. Affidavits may cost money but are generally considered stronger evidence than unsworn statements.
'''Receipts:''' You will need proof of the expenses you paid when seeking a monetary order.
* '''Receipts:''' You will need proof of the expenses you paid when seeking a monetary order.
'''Monetary Order Worksheet:''' If you are applying for a monetary order, you must submit the Residential Tenancy Branch form, “Monetary Order Worksheet”.
* '''Monetary Order Worksheet:''' If you are applying for a monetary order, you must submit the Residential Tenancy Branch form, “Monetary Order Worksheet”.


===Deadlines to submit evidence===
===Deadlines to submit evidence===

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