The primary function of the tribunals is to promote stability in the rental housing sector by resolving disputes that arise between tenants and landlords in residential dwellings. These include flats, privately owned houses, shacks, communes, backyard rooms, and outbuildings. The responsibility of the tribunals is to educate, provide information and advise tenants and landlords on their rights and obligations. The tribunal services are available in each province, at no cost to the disputing parties and there is no need to involve attorneys. Some provinces also have online facilities for lodging complaints, so check whether this service is available for your area. Filing a complaint Each province has its specific methods, but broadly speaking these are the steps to follow at the Rental Housing Tribunal in your province if you have a complaint against your landlord or tenant:
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