PropTrust Tribunal Intelligence
Smoking Disputes
What the Tribunal Data Shows
Disputes about smoking restrictions, cannabis bylaws, smoke infiltration between units, and enforcement of no-smoking rules.
Post-legalization cannabis smoking disputes have increased significantly in both BC and Ontario.
197
Total Cases
15%
Applicant Win Rate
$894
Median Damages
$75,873
Highest Award
Cases by Year
| Year | Cases | Applicant Win Rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 9 | 67% | |
| 2019 | 17 | 18% | +89% YoY |
| 2020 | 17 | 35% | 0% YoY |
| 2021 | 26 | 12% | +53% YoY |
| 2022 | 39 | 13% | +50% YoY |
| 2023 | 29 | 10% | -26% YoY |
| 2024 | 31 | 3% | +7% YoY |
| 2025 | 22 | 14% | -29% YoY |
| 2026 | 7 | 0% | -68% YoY |
By Region
Metro Vancouver
114 casesMedian: $225
GTA
61 cases0
Vancouver Island
11 casesMedian: $113
BC Interior
10 casesMedian: $26,500
Ottawa
1 cases0
Key Patterns
Most Common Responsible Party
Unresolved
across 147 cases
Most Common Remedy
Dismissed
across 104 cases
By Jurisdiction
135BC CRT
57Ontario CAT
3ABRTDRS
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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