Landlord's Application for Dispute
Resolution by Direct Request
#RTB- 12L-DR
Residential Tenancy Branch
Offi ce of Housing and Construction
Standards #RTB-12L-DR (2021/03)
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Your personal information is collected under section 26 (a) and (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of administering the
Residential Tenancy Act. If you have
any questions regarding the collection of your personal information, please call (604)-660-1020 in Greater Vancouver;
(250)-387-1602 in Victoria; or 1-800-665-8779 elsewhere in B.C.
Section 1: Key Dispute Information
Are you seeking resolution by Direct Request Process in relation to a 10 Day Notice you served?
No ( Do not use this form, use #RTB12L-CT)
Yes
Is the tenant still living in the rental unit?
No (Do not use this form, use #RTB12L-PT)
Yes
What was being rented?
A, home, suite, or apartment
A site in a manufactured home park
Does the tenant own the manufactured home? (if applicable) ?
No Yes
How to use this form:
• Paper forms must be submitted in person at a Service BC Centre that accepts RTB forms or the Burnaby Residential Tenancy
Branch offi ce.
• The online application is available 24/7 from any computer or mobile device: www.gov.bc.ca/landlordtenant/online
• This application requires a $100 fi ling fee.
Important information about your application:
• If you are not seeking resolution by the Direct Request Process in relation to a 10 Day Notice you served, or if the
tenant no longer occupies the rental unit/site, DO NOT use this form
• Your application will not be processed unless all required information is provided and legible and the $100 filing fee has been
received, or a fee waiver application has been approved.
• Required information includes:
• Key dispute information
• At least one issue selected
• At least one respondent with full name and service address provided
• You must submit the following evidence with your application:
• A copy of the 10 Day Notice to End Tenancy (#RTB-30) served to the tenant
• A copy of the Proof of Service Notice to End Tenancy and Written Demand to Pay Utilities (#RTB-34)
• A copy of the Direct Request Worksheet (#RTB-46)
• A copy of the tenancy agreement signed by all parties (RTB-1 including all addendums)
• The signed tenancy agreement must specify the date on which rent is due. All pages of the tenancy agreement must be
submitted. All dates, including dates of service of the 10 Day Notice to End Tenancy must be consistent on all documents
submitted with this application.
• If applicable, also include:
• Written demand letter to pay utilities when payment for utilities is required
• A copy of the Proof of Service Notice to End Tenancy and Written Demand to Pay Utilities to prove service of the written
demand to pay utilities (#RTB-34)
• A copy of all Notices of Rent Increase since the tenancy began if rent has increased
• A copy of any receipts for rent paid after the 10 Day Notice to End Tenancy form was issued
Form Sections
Section 1: Key Dispute Information
Section 2: Second Applicant Information
Section 3: Respondent Information
Section 4: Common Requests for Order(s) of Possession
Section 5: Other Landlord Issues
Section 6: Signature
Was a security deposit provided to the landlord by the tenant?
Yes
No
Amount $: