Tenant Wins Rent Reduction, Landlord Owes Interest on Deposit - Levman v 1398154 Ontario Limited
Tenant awarded $621 in LTB ruling against Cambridge landlord for maintenance issues and rent deposit interest
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: July 26, 2024
Case Summary
26 Queen Street East, Cambridge, ON N3C2A6
Dispute resolved in
agreement
Balance Owed to Tenant
$621
Dispute Categories
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Timeline
Tenancy End Date
Nov 2019
Hearing Date
Dec 2019
Order Date
Aug 5, 2020
Dispute Summary
Tenant filed applications for illegal charges, rent reduction, and failure to meet maintenance obligations. Landlord removed laundry facilities from the building, and Tenant claimed rent overcharge and lack of interest on rent deposit.
Determinations
- Tenant moved in on 2018-08-01, moved out on 2019-11-10
- Tenant had disrepair issues during tenancy, city issued repair order
- No evidence of mold or moisture issues
- Landlord responded to heating complaints, provided space heaters
- Landlord responded to plumbing issues, hired plumber
- Landlord addressed pest issues, hired pest control company
- Landlord fixed electrical receptacles promptly
- Landlord caused some paint damage to Tenant's belongings
- Landlord removed laundry facilities due to city order
- Rent charged was lawful, Landlord did not overcharge for electricity
- Tenant entitled to interest on rent deposit
Case Study
Landlord's removal of laundry facilities was reasonable, but Tenant entitled to rent reduction. Landlord did not overcharge rent or collect illegal electricity charges. Landlord owes Tenant interest on rent deposit.
Arguments and Actions
Landlord
Arguments
Rent charged was lawful, did not overcharge for electricity, and removal of laundry facilities was reasonable
Actions
Landlord responded to Tenant's complaints, hired contractors to address issues, removed laundry facilities due to city order
Tenant
Arguments
Landlord failed to maintain rental unit, overcharged rent and electricity, and did not pay interest on rent deposit
Actions
Tenant informed Landlord about mold, lack of heat, plumbing issues, and pest problems during tenancy
Decision Summary
Landlord shall pay Tenant $540 for removal of laundry facilities, $31.09 for interest on rent deposit, and $50 for application filing fee, for a total of $621.09. If Landlord does not pay by 2020-08-16, interest will accrue at 0% annually.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
1569
Landlord Favorable
94.0%
Tenant Favorable
3.9%
Mutual Agreement
2.2%
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Financial Details
Lawful Rent
$1,350
Application Fee
$50
Rent Deposit
$1,350
Deposit Interest
$31
Total Owing
$621 (Owed to Tenant)
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