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It's no secret that British Columbia is an extremely tenant-friendly province. Speaking with customer service representatives from the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB), viewing public forums, or scrolling down the BC Landlords Facebook page is evidence of this. Landlords are left to play the waiting game and become incapable of taking further action while they await a decision from the RTB. Quick Facts: • The RTB’s applications for dispute resolution have increased 21% since 2018. • During 2022, the RTB received an average of 1,811 dispute resolution applications per month. • The RTB’s budget will be increased by $15.6 million over three years. • The investment is said to increase full-time RTB staff by 42%