Landlord Prevails in Maintenance Dispute: Bradley v Taunton Co-tenancy Limited
Landlord found to have met maintenance obligations despite tenant's complaints about bathroom, toilet paper holder, and fence
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: July 26, 2024
Case Summary
39 100 Taunton Road East, Oshawa, ON L1G7N1
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed
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Timeline
Application Date
Nov 2019
Hearing Date
Nov 2020
Order Date
Mar 10, 2021
Dispute Summary
Tenant applied for an order determining that Landlord failed to meet maintenance obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 with respect to issues in the basement bathroom, upstairs bathroom, and backyard fence.
Determinations
- Tenant requested to withdraw portions of application regarding parking and garage door
- Landlord's preliminary issue regarding Tenant's failure to submit signed application was granted
- Application subject to 1-year limitation period under s.29(2) of Act
- Landlord did not fail to meet maintenance obligations under s.20(1) of Act
Case Study
The Landlord acted in a reasonable and timely manner to address the issues raised by the Tenant. The Landlord hired contractors to fix the bathroom smell, toilet paper holder, and backyard fence. While the Tenant was not fully satisfied with the results, the Landlord's actions were sufficient to meet its obligations under the Act.
Arguments and Actions
Landlord
Arguments
Landlord acted reasonably and timely to address Tenant's concerns.
Actions
Landlord hired contractors to address issues, including replacing bathroom wall, tightening toilet, and repairing fence.
Tenant
Arguments
Landlord breached maintenance obligations under s.20(1) of Act.
Actions
Tenant notified Landlord of issues with basement bathroom smell, upstairs bathroom toilet paper holder, and backyard fence.
Decision Summary
The Landlord did not fail to meet its maintenance obligations under the Act. The application is dismissed.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
687
Landlord Favorable
85.4%
Tenant Favorable
10.6%
Mutual Agreement
3.9%
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Financial Details
Lawful Rent
$1,896
Source
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