Illegal Act - LTB Orders

Disputes involving illegal activities in the rental unit.

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Dispute Stats

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1,258

Orders since 2024

159

Cases Outcomes

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Agreement
30 orders10%

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Pinedale Properties Ltd. v Letourneau

Contested Dispute
Landlord Wins
June 10, 2025
East York
Review Order

LTB denies a review of an eviction order, ruling the case moot because the landlord had already re-rented the unit to new tenants.

Tenant Aggravating Factor
Testimony Contested
ContentionExtreme

AMANN C/O RENISHA C. COX v BARTON

Contested Dispute
Landlord Wins

A Toronto tenant was evicted for operating an illegal Airbnb business from their rental unit, which violated condo rules and the Residential Tenancies Act.

Tenant Aggravating Factor
Testimony Contested
ContentionExtreme

Kumar v Chand

Contested Dispute
Landlord Wins

LTB dismisses a tenant's application, ruling the Residential Tenancies Act does not apply because the tenant was a boarder required to share a kitchen with the landlord.

Testimony Contested
RTA Not Applicable
ContentionModerate

SILVA v CANTWELL

Contested Dispute
Landlord Wins
May 8, 2025
Toronto

A Toronto tenant of 17 years was evicted for fraudulently signing a $15,000 film contract, misrepresenting herself as the property owner.

Tenant Aggravating Factor
Testimony Contested
Eviction Relief Granted
ContentionExtreme

Toronto Community Housing Corporation v Francis

Contested Dispute
Landlord Wins
April 9, 2025
Toronto
Review Order

A Toronto tenant's appeal is denied, and their eviction is upheld due to a pattern of illegal activity, including possessing fentanyl, other drugs, and weapons in the rental unit.

Tenant Aggravating Factor
Testimony Contested
ContentionExtreme

Kirk v 1048279 Ontario Inc

Contested Dispute
Landlord Wins

An Ottawa tenant's application against their landlord was dismissed due to critical procedural errors, including late submission of details and failure to serve the landlord.

ContentionModerate

Akter v Farkas

Contested Dispute
Landlord Wins

Landlord awarded over $1,700 from tenants for property damage and interference in Oshawa rental dispute.

ContentionModerate

HOUSING YORK INC. v FLYNN

Contested Dispute
Landlord Wins

Landlord successfully evicts tenant in Keswick for illegal acts and safety concerns in residential complex.

Tenant Aggravating Factor
Eviction Relief Granted
ContentionExtreme

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