PropTrust Tribunal Intelligence
HVAC & Heating Disputes
What the Tribunal Data Shows
Cases involving heating system failures, cooling disputes, ventilation maintenance, and HVAC responsibility between strata and owners.
HVAC disputes often hinge on whether the system is part of common property or individual lot.
209
Total Cases
22%
Applicant Win Rate
$1,411
Median Damages
$48,026
Highest Award
Cases by Year
| Year | Cases | Applicant Win Rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 16 | 19% | |
| 2019 | 32 | 16% | +100% YoY |
| 2020 | 33 | 30% | +3% YoY |
| 2021 | 29 | 17% | -12% YoY |
| 2022 | 33 | 27% | +14% YoY |
| 2023 | 19 | 21% | -42% YoY |
| 2024 | 22 | 27% | +16% YoY |
| 2025 | 21 | 19% | -5% YoY |
| 2026 | 4 | 25% | -81% YoY |
By Region
Metro Vancouver
152 casesMedian: $13,561
GTA
28 cases0
Vancouver Island
18 cases0
BC Interior
11 cases0
Key Patterns
Most Common Responsible Party
Unresolved
across 159 cases
Most Common Remedy
Dismissed
across 163 cases
By Jurisdiction
181BC CRT
20Ontario CAT
6ABRTDRS
2Ontario LTB
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PropTrust provides statistical analysis of publicly available tribunal decisions. This is not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed lawyer or paralegal in your province. Source: PropTrust Tribunal Intelligence — publicly available BC CRT and Ontario tribunal decisions.
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