A tenant in Strata Plan LMS7890 in Langley, Mr. John Smith, has repeatedly violated the strata corporation's noise bylaws by hosting loud parties late at night. The strata council has issued several warning letters and fine notices, but the disturbances continue. Mr. Smith believes the fines are excessive and that the strata council is targeting him unfairly. Which body has jurisdiction to hear this type of dispute?

Question: A tenant in Strata Plan LMS7890 in Langley, Mr. John Smith, has repeatedly violated the strata corporation's noise bylaws by hosting loud parties late at night. The strata council has issued several warning letters and fine notices, but the disturbances continue. Mr. Smith believes the fines are excessive and that the strata council is targeting him unfairly. Which body has jurisdiction to hear this type of dispute?

Answer options:

• The Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB). ✅ The Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT).
• The BC Provincial Court.
• The Supreme Court of British Columbia.

Correct answer: The Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT).

Explanation: The Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) has jurisdiction over most strata property disputes, including those involving bylaw enforcement and challenging fines, as outlined in the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act.