Landlord Wins $27837 Damages Case: Liard v Bisset 2024
Tenant ordered to pay $27837 for extensive damage and lost rental income in Cobourg rental unit
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: November 14, 2024
Case Summary
811 Battell Court, Cobourg, ON K9A5R7
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed to Landlord
$27,837
Dispute Categories
Subsections of RTA Quoted
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Timeline
Tenancy End Date
Dec 2022
Hearing Date
Feb 2024
Order Date
Apr 3, 2024
Dispute Summary
Landlord applied for an order requiring Former Tenant to pay reasonable out-of-pocket costs resulting from tenant's conduct that substantially interfered with landlord's reasonable enjoyment and caused undue damage to the rental unit.
Determinations
- Tenant vacated on 2022-12-31
- Significant damage to rental unit
- Unit unable to be rented until 2023-03-01
- Damage caused willfully or negligently
Arguments and Actions
Landlord
Actions
Landlord minimized losses by completing work herself and buying second-hand replacement items.
Tenant
Arguments
Tenant argued the landlord was exaggerating the claim and the unit was not clean when tenancy started.
Actions
Tenant claimed she intended to clean the unit but felt intimidated by landlord's husband being outside.
Aggravating Factors
Extensive property damageAnimal feces in ductsDamaged walls and screensDirty carpets and appliances
Decision Summary
Former Tenant ordered to pay $27,837 for damages and substantial interference, including $22,251 for property repairs and $5,400 for lost rental income.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
616
Landlord Favorable
90.9%
Tenant Favorable
5.0%
Mutual Agreement
4.1%
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Financial Details
Application Fee
$186
Damages
$22,251
Other Owed Amount
$5,400
Substantial interference costs
Total Owing
$27,837 (Owed to Landlord)
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