A.D. and J.H.I. v L.W.
Last updated: July 30, 2024
Order
Ordered by ,Tribunals Ontario under Section 69, Residential Tenancies Act 2006
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Citation: A.D. and J.H.I. v L.W., 2018 CanLII 141476
File Number: TEL-79084-17-RV
Timeline
Order Date
Dec 17, 2018
Decision
The Tenant's request for review of the consent order regarding an above guideline rent increase was denied. The Vice Chair found no serious error in the original order or proceedings, and determined that the Landlords were not required to disclose permit information for the capital expenditures claimed.
Dispute
Landlords applied for an above guideline rent increase based on capital expenditures. The parties reached a consent order at a Case Management Hearing. Tenant later requested a review, alleging misrepresentation by Landlords regarding permits for plumbing and electrical work.
Determinations
- No serious error in original order or proceedings
- Landlords not required to disclose permit information
- Tenants had opportunity to investigate permits before consenting
- Lack of permits does not mean work was not 'completed' for regulatory purposes
- Tenant's request for review denied
Landlord's Arguments
Actions and Evidence
Landlords applied for an above guideline rent increase based on capital expenditures, including plumbing and electrical work.
Tenant's Arguments
Arguments
Tenant argued that lack of permits meant the work was not 'completed' within the required timeframe, and that Landlords should have disclosed municipal letters about permit requirements.
Actions and Evidence
Tenant requested a review of the consent order, alleging misrepresentation by Landlords regarding permits for plumbing and electrical work.
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