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Facilitated Settlement Conferences at the RTB: You Don't Have to Settle
An RTB facilitated settlement conference can resolve a dispute before a hearing, but settlement itself is voluntary. Here is what landlords and tenants should expect.

Arash Ehteshami
Jun 263 min read


"My Landlord Is Awful" Is Not a $35,000 Claim: How Compensation Actually Works at the RTB
Being treated unfairly does not automatically create a monetary award. This article explains what the RTB requires to prove compensation, including loss, causation and mitigation.

Arash Ehteshami
Jun 264 min read


Everyone Has AI Now. That's Exactly Why It Won't Win Your Tenancy Dispute
AI can make a tenancy argument sound polished without making it legally sound. This article explains where AI can help, where it can mislead and why human judgment still matters.

Arash Ehteshami
Jun 264 min read


Should You Hire a Lawyer for Your RTB Hearing? Why Timing Matters More Than You Think
You can represent yourself at an RTB hearing, but the record is built long before the hearing begins. This article explains why timing, evidence and early legal advice can matter.

Arash Ehteshami
Feb 144 min read


BC Tenancy Law FAQ (Residential Tenancy Branch – RTB)
A practical FAQ on BC tenancy law covering evictions, compensation, repairs, rent increases, RTB hearings and judicial review for landlords and tenants.

Arash Ehteshami
Aug 13, 20256 min read
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