A tenant is disputing deductions made from their security deposit for alleged damages. They have requested an inspection report, which the landlord claims does not exist. What recourse does the tenant have if they believe the deductions are unfair and no report was completed?

Question: A tenant is disputing deductions made from their security deposit for alleged damages. They have requested an inspection report, which the landlord claims does not exist. What recourse does the tenant have if they believe the deductions are unfair and no report was completed?

Answer options:

• The tenant must accept the landlord's decision as final. ✅ The tenant can file a claim at the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS) or Provincial Court.
• The tenant can only write a letter of complaint to RECA.
• The tenant must wait for the landlord to initiate legal action.

Correct answer: The tenant can file a claim at the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS) or Provincial Court.

Explanation: If a tenant disputes deductions from a security deposit and a move-in/move-out inspection report was not properly completed, or if they believe deductions are unfair, they can apply to the RTDRS or Provincial Court to resolve the dispute, seeking a formal ruling on the matter.