Check how documents must be delivered in your case
The permitted way to deliver an application, notice, or evidence package depends on the governing process and document. Do not assume that email, ordinary mail, or personal delivery is accepted. Check the current official direction that applies to your tribunal and keep proof of the method used.
A practical checklist
- Identify the document being delivered and who must receive it.
- Read the applicable tribunal or court instructions for the permitted service method and timing. Follow any document-specific directions.
- Keep a copy of what was sent, the address or account used, the date, and any confirmation or proof of delivery required by the official process.
- If service is disputed or the instructions are unclear, get jurisdiction-specific legal help before assuming the step is complete.
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
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.