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British Columbia: Small claims court - Procedures and Fees
 

The following information is from the BC Government website. It was last updated on September 20, 2024. 

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Small claims processes in B.C. have changed. 

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As of June 1, 2017, the Civil Resolution Tribunal began resolving most small claims up to $5,000.  The monetary jurisdiction for small claims cases in Provincial Court has been increased to $35,000 and simplified trials at Richmond and Robson Square now include cases up to $10,000. 
 

If your deposit was LESS than $5000, start a claim at the BC Civil Resolution Tribunal:
 

Civil Resolution Tribunal website 

Find information about the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act.

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​​​​​​​​​​If your deposit was MORE than $5000, start a claim in BC Small Claims Court:
Provincial Court of B.C. website 

In Small Claims Court, people can settle their differences in cases worth up to $35,000. The rules and procedures for small claims are less formal and complicated than Supreme Court. Anyone who uses Small Claims Court is encouraged to settle by agreement, rather than in a trial. If necessary, a trial is held and a judge will decide the claim.
 

Small claims guides

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A series of guides have been developed by the Ministry of Attorney General and the Provincial Court of British Columbia. The guides may be helpful if you are pursuing, or involved in, a Small Claims Court action.

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