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Make a claim

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Apply online(external link)

Disputes Tribunal claim form [PDF, 5 MB]

If the total amount sought under the claim is less than $2000 $45
If the total amount sought under the claim is $2000 or more but less than $5000 $90
If the total amount sought under the claim is $5000 or more $180
Agreement to extend financial limit [PDF, 694 KB] Free
Acknowledgement from applicant's insurer [PDF, 743 KB] Free

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Rehearings & appeals

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Application for rehearing – Disputes Tribunal [PDF, 2.9 MB] Free
Application for extension of time to apply for rehearing – Disputes Tribunal [PDF, 90 KB]  Free
Notice of appeal to the District Court – Disputes Tribunal [PDF, 1.1 MB] $200

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Enforcing Orders

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Notice of objection to the enforcement of an Order – Disputes Tribunal [PDF, 1.2 MB] Free
Request to enforce Work Order – Disputes Tribunal [PDF, 770 KB] Free
Request to enforce part of agreed settlement – Disputes Tribunal [PDF, 1.2 MB] Free

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You can’t have a lawyer make your case for you in a hearing, but you can get their advice.

If you can’t afford a lawyer you may be able to get legal aid(external link)

You can also find free community legal help(external link)

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This page was last updated: 14th September 2018

 
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