Prepare the logistics for filing a tenancy application
Filing steps differ by province and by application type. Before sending anything, use the relevant authority's current forms and filing page. This page intentionally gives no fee or deadline figures; confirm those directly at the official source on the day you act.
A practical checklist
- Confirm the correct tribunal and application form for the issue and jurisdiction.
- Check the official page for permitted submission methods, required attachments, current fee information, and any accessibility options.
- Before submitting, confirm the names and contact details against the documents you have and save a complete copy of the application package.
- After submission, keep the confirmation or receipt. Check the official directions for service on the other party and keep the required proof of service.
Related pages
- Landlord-tenant claims
- Virtual Hearing Preparation Checklist for Ontario LTB Hearings
- Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB): Complete System Overview
- British Columbia Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) Guide
Official starting points
These provincial authorities publish the forms, procedures and current directions for their jurisdictions. Choose the one that applies to the rental property and follow its current guidance.
- Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board — Official forms, filing, hearings and process information.
- BC Residential Tenancy Branch — Official guidance from the start to the end of a tenancy.
- Alberta Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service — Official application, evidence and document-service information.
General procedural information only — not legal advice. Jurisdictional rules and forms can change; verify the current official source before acting. Reviewed 9 October 2026 for source links.