Confirm the correct tribunal or court for a landlord-tenant claim
A general question such as “which tribunal handles this?” cannot be answered by a generic page alone. The correct route depends on where the rental property is located and what the dispute concerns. Use the official source for that jurisdiction, then match your documents and issue to the current application instructions.
A practical checklist
- Identify the province or territory of the rental property and the type of tenancy or occupancy.
- Describe the issue in neutral terms and compare it with the official tribunal's application and eligibility information.
- Check the current form, filing instructions, and service steps on the official tribunal page before submitting.
- Keep copies of the notice, agreement, payments, messages, and confirmation of any filing or delivery.
Related pages
- Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB): Complete System Overview
- British Columbia Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) Guide
- Alberta RTDRS Dispute Resolution: Fast Hearings & Eviction Rules
- Virtual Hearing Preparation Checklist for Ontario LTB Hearings
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.