Tenants Win $7193 in Landlord Dispute: Bartosiewicz v Green Valley Properties
Tenants awarded $7193 from landlord for failing to address maintenance issues and interference from other tenants
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: August 6, 2024
Case Summary
68 Clifford Ave, Welland, ON L3C2G1
Decision in favor of
tenant
Balance Owed to Tenant
$7,194
Dispute Categories
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Timeline
Application Date
Jul 2022
Hearing Date
Feb 2024
Order Date
Mar 20, 2024
Dispute Summary
Tenants applied for orders determining that the Landlord substantially interfered with their reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit and failed to meet the Landlord's maintenance obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006.
Determinations
- Landlord failed to provide standard lease agreement in timely manner
- Landlord failed to address issues with basement tenants interfering with Tenant's power supply and parking
- Landlord failed to address issues with electrical outlets and mould in a timely manner
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Arguments and Actions
Tenant
Actions
Tenants complained to Landlord about issues with power supply, parking, noise, and threats from basement tenants, but Landlord did not take adequate action.
Decision Summary
The Tenant proved some of the allegations in the application. The Landlord shall pay the Tenant $7,193.66, which includes a rent abatement for issues with electrical outlets, mould, and the Landlord's failure to address interference from basement tenants.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
948
Landlord Favorable
86.0%
Tenant Favorable
8.3%
Mutual Agreement
5.7%
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Financial Details
Lawful Rent
$1,720
Application Fee
$48
Total Owing
$7,194 (Owed to Tenant)
Source
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