Landlord Wins Eviction Case Against Tenant in Windsor, Ontario: Amiraco Properties Inc. v Coates 2021

Case Study

The Tenant has not paid the total rent the Tenant was required to pay for the period from March 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021. Because of the arrears, the Landlord served a Notice of Termination effective March 20, 2021. The Tenant is in possession of the rental unit. The lawful monthly rent is $1,122.45. The Landlord collected a rent deposit of $1,100.00 from the Tenant and this deposit is still being held by the Landlord. Interest on the rent deposit is owing to the Tenant for the period from August 6, 2020 to March 20, 2021. The Tenant paid $1,122.45 after the application was filed. The Tenant's Agent explained that the Tenant does not dispute the amount owed. She said that the Tenant was laid off from his work and that he and his children have had COVID-19. He got a severance from his work, however at the time of the hearing this amount was on hold in his account for approximately four to five business days. Once this amount is available, he will be able to pay his rent arrears. She also indicated that the Tenant has a new job where he earns approximately $3,000.00 per month after child support is deducted, so he has enough revenue to afford the rent going forward.