Frequently asked questions
Start with the province where the rental property is located, then check the official tribunal's current forms and process. This library groups practical preparation guidance; it does not calculate a legal deadline or replace advice about a specific dispute.
Process guides
- Confirm the correct tribunal or court for a landlord-tenant claim — Start with the province, type of tenancy, and issue before choosing a landlord-tenant process.
- How to verify a landlord-tenant deadline — A source-first checklist for confirming dates and procedural time limits without relying on a generic deadline table.
- Organize records for a landlord-tenant dispute — A practical method for preserving, indexing and explaining records without altering original evidence.
- Prepare the logistics for filing a tenancy application — A neutral checklist for forms, filing channels, service records and proof of submission.
- Prepare a clear file for a tenancy hearing — A practical checklist for organizing the issue, chronology, documents and hearing logistics.
- Keep a reliable record of rent, notices and communications — A simple recordkeeping checklist for payment receipts, notices, messages and property records.
- Check how documents must be delivered in your case — A source-first checklist for confirming permitted delivery methods and keeping proof of service.
- Record a landlord-tenant settlement clearly — A neutral checklist for documenting proposed terms and checking the effect of an agreement.
- Ask an effective process question at a tribunal — A practical guide to asking clear administrative questions and keeping a record of the answer.
Claim and topic pages
- Roommate, Sublet and Assignment Rights Under Canadian Tenancy Law
- Negotiating a Binding Rent Arrears Payment Plan at the LTB
- Mold, Damp & Heat Failures: Filing Form T6 Maintenance Applications
- Challenging Unlawful Rent Increases Exceeding the Provincial Guideline
- Virtual Hearing Preparation Checklist for Ontario LTB Hearings
- Deposit Disputes at Tribunal
- Illegal Entry Claims
- Lease Termination Disputes
- Maintenance and Repair Applications
- Rent Arrears Applications
Provincial starting points on this site
- Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB): Complete System Overview
- British Columbia Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) Guide
- Alberta RTDRS Dispute Resolution: Fast Hearings & Eviction Rules
Official sources
- Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board
- BC Residential Tenancy Branch
- Alberta Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service
Rules and forms vary by jurisdiction and can change. Always verify at the official source linked above. General procedural information only — not legal advice. Reviewed 9 October 2026 for source links.