Legal Resources

You may have received a letter from BC Unclaimed saying that you’re entitled to court funds, or you may have found out about it by looking up your court case. To claim the funds, you need a court order proving that you’re entitled to the funds and that gets BC Unclaimed to pay you. This page will walk you through the steps.

This page explains the steps of making a claim for unclaimed property — the legal term for money held by an organization that the rightful owner hasn’t used for a long time.

Explains legal terms used at a small claims court trial, what kind of evidence you can use, how you can prepare for trial, and an overview of the common procedures.

Small claims court generally hears cases between $5,001 and $35,000. This section of the BC Provincial Court website has information and guides such as preparing for a settlement conference, preparing for a trial, and getting your documents in order.

This article explains the words used for things you’ll find in a BC Provincial Court trial courtroom, show you who sits where, and explain some of the customs you’ll see in court.

Tips for attending court, whether in person or by videoconference. There are certain rules that the judge will be expecting you to follow.

Information you need to attend virtual conferences and hearings at BC Provincial Court.

This chapter on small claims is used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It describes the processes involved in commencing or defending an action, exploring settlement options, getting to trial, and enforcing a judgment. It includes guides to filling out court forms.

The Strata Solution Explorer is a tool for helping people manage and resolve strata disputes in BC. If you can’t resolve your dispute using the Solution Explorer, it will lead you to the CRT’s online application form.

The Solution Explorer is the first step in the online Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) process, with free legal information and self-help tools. You can apply to the CRT for small claims dispute resolution right from the Solution Explorer.