Wong v. Christou, 2025 BCSC 1212

Bright Law acted for the landlord on this judicial review. The tenant alleged that our client had failed to occupy the rental unit after ending the tenancy for landlord's use, and sought compensation equal to twelve months' rent. Because the tenant had not served the application properly, our client received no notice of the RTB hearing and could not attend, and the arbitrator awarded the full twelve months in their absence. On judicial review, the Supreme Court set the award aside and remitted the matter to the RTB for a fresh hearing. Success here meant undoing a substantial award entered without our client ever having had a chance to respond, and restoring their right to be heard.

Link to the full decision here: https://canlii.ca/t/kcxqx