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    ⚖️ Civil Resolution Tribunal & Small Claims Court — British Columbia

    Small Claims Help for BC Residents

    Quorex guides you through BC's Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) or Small Claims Court — so you can recover what you're owed without a lawyer.

    Free triage · No account required to start · 2-year filing deadline

    Which Court Do I Use?

    BC Small Claims: Know Your Venue

    The right court depends on how much you're claiming:

    $1 – $5,000

    BC Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT)

    Online — fastest option

    $5,001 – $35,000

    BC Small Claims Court

    Provincial Court, in-person

    $35,001+

    BC Supreme Court

    Lawyer strongly recommended

    What You Can Claim

    Common Small Claims Disputes in BC

    Unpaid Debt

    Money owed for services, loans, or contracts

    Property Damage

    Vehicle accidents, damage to belongings

    Security Deposits

    Landlord refuses to return your deposit

    Contractor Disputes

    Poor or incomplete work on your property

    Consumer Disputes

    Defective products, unfulfilled services

    Strata / Condo

    CRT handles strata property disputes

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    2-Year Filing Deadline

    In BC, you generally have 2 years from discovering your claim to file it. After that, the court will likely reject your case. If you're unsure whether you're still within the deadline, check now.

    The Process

    How Quorex Guides You

    1

    Describe Your Dispute

    Tell Quorex what happened and how much you're owed. We identify the right venue — CRT or Small Claims Court — and confirm your deadline.

    2

    Draft Your Claim

    We help you write a clear, factual claim narrative and identify the key documents you'll need as evidence.

    3

    File Your Documents

    We guide you through completing the right forms (CRT online application or Form 1 for Small Claims Court) and submitting them.

    4

    Prepare for Your Hearing

    We walk you through what to expect at your CRT resolution session or Small Claims Court hearing so you show up confident.

    Common Questions

    BC Small Claims & CRT FAQ

    Don't Walk Away From What You're Owed

    Whether you're owed $500 or $35,000 — the BC Civil Resolution Tribunal and Small Claims Court exist for exactly this. Quorex helps you file your claim right the first time.

    Not legal advice

    Quorex is not a law firm. No lawyer-client relationship is created. Information only.

    Need a lawyer? Legal Aid Ontario: 1-800-668-8258

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