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BC residential tenancy

Amending or joining dispute applications

Use the correct amendment or joinder form and protect your existing deadlines.

Determine the correct route

Separate changes to claims from changes to parties or address. Landlord/tenant amendment forms and RTB-42O have different functions; joining related files requires approval.

Forms and documents to consider

Before applying, responding or serving

  • Check jurisdiction and the precise document version, number and legal purpose.
  • Write down what happened and when. Keep your rental agreement, notices, payment records and messages.
  • Check the official notice and RTB instructions for how to deliver it, when it counts as received, and the deadline.
  • Do not assume a form makes you eligible for the remedy or that an application automatically stays another order.

Critical distinction

Amending or requesting joinder does not automatically change a hearing date or waive service and evidence rules.

Official sources

Sources

Official BC government sources. Check updates before filing or serving.