Landlord Wins Damage Dispute: 1803290 Ontario Inc. c/o Abbey Rentals and Property Mgmt v Lumley
London landlord wins $4186 in damages and eviction order against tenant who caused extensive rental unit damage
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: November 3, 2024
Case Summary
1 Hamilton Rd, London, ON N5Z1S2
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed to Landlord
$4,186
Dispute Categories
Notices Sent
Subsections of RTA Quoted
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Timeline
Application Date
Sep 2023
Hearing Date
May 2024
Order Date
Jul 5, 2024
Tenancy End Date
Jul 2024
Dispute Summary
Landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict Tenant due to the Tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or someone the Tenant permitted in the residential complex wilfully or negligently causing undue damage to the rental unit or residential complex.
Determinations
- Landlord served valid N5 Notice
- Tenant did not void notice by repairing damage or paying estimated costs
- Tenant in possession on application date
- Tenant caused undue damage to rental unit
- Estimated cost of repairs is $8,500
Arguments and Actions
Tenant
Actions
Tenant left the rental unit in disarray, with extensive damage including missing cupboard doors, drywall damage, ripped window/door screens, smoke, broken blinds, and junk both inside and outside the rental unit.
Decision Summary
The Landlord proved the Tenant wilfully or negligently caused undue damage to the rental unit. The Tenant is ordered to pay the Landlord $4,186 for the cost of repairs and the application fee. The tenancy is terminated effective July 31, 2024, with the Tenant having until that date to vacate the unit.
Reason for Eviction Relief
to provide the Tenant more time to seek alternate living accommodations
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
80
Landlord Favorable
86.3%
Tenant Favorable
11.3%
Mutual Agreement
2.5%
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Financial Details
Application Fee
$186
Rent Deposit
$1,295
Damages
$4,000
Total Owing
$4,186 (Owed to Landlord)
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