When the worksheet is needed
Use RTB-46 with an eligible landlord direct-request application when relying on RTB-30. The Province's February 2026 checklist requires the worksheet to account for all months appearing on the 10 Day Notice, even if the landlord is not requesting a monetary order. A tenant who has paid the entire overdue amount or successfully disputed the notice within the applicable five-day period may defeat the basis for the direct request. The Branch must decide whether the documents support the order.
Complete the actual one-page RTB-46
- Identification: Record the RTB file number or online reference number, the landlord's full legal name or business name and the dispute address as recorded on the tenancy agreement.
- Monthly rent table: For every month covered by the 10 Day Notice, enter the month and rent-due date, rent owing, each partial payment and its date, and the resulting balance. Attach an additional sheet if the table is too short.
- Rent after the notice: Separately enter the amount shown for unpaid rent on RTB-30 and the amount paid since the notice was issued. Keep receipts or other evidence of later payments.
- Utilities table: Where utilities are part of the notice, enter the date of the written utility demand, amount demanded, partial payments and dates, and balance owing. Attach a copy of the demand, bills and proof of service.
- Utilities after the notice: Enter the utility amount from RTB-30 and all subsequent utility payments, retaining receipts or supporting records.
Reconcile the amount requested with the 10 Day Notice
The form expressly warns that, if a landlord seeks a monetary order for unpaid rent or utilities, the claimed amount cannot exceed the amount listed on the 10 Day Notice minus payments received after it was issued. Do not increase the monetary request to include later rent periods, damage, late fees or unrelated charges on this worksheet. Record all payments accurately, including partial payments. If a landlord accepted payment after serving a notice for use and occupancy only, the Province recommends issuing a receipt reflecting that limited purpose; verify how the payment affects the claim and tenancy status.
Other documents a direct request normally needs
A complete package generally includes the signed tenancy agreement and addenda, every page of the properly served RTB-30, RTB-34 proof of notice service, this RTB-46 worksheet, relevant notices of rent increase, and the written utility demand where applicable. BC's current checklist states that a tenant's signature on the agreement and a consistent rent due date are critical for direct-request eligibility. If the rent due date has changed from the agreement, the Province says a participatory hearing is required instead. After a proceeding package is issued, RTB-44 documents the later service on the tenant.
Common mistakes
Omitting RTB-46 because only possession is requested; leaving out a month shown on the 10 Day Notice; counting payments twice or ignoring payments after the notice; adding monetary amounts beyond those eligible on the notice; or failing to attach the written utilities demand. An incomplete or inconsistent package may be dismissed or referred to a hearing.