Landlord Wins Harassment Case: Ludwig v Golden Equity Properties
Landlord's actions to enforce COVID-19 guidelines did not constitute harassment or interference with tenant association, LTB rules
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: July 26, 2024
Case Summary
Unit ****, 35 Trudelle Street, Scarborough, ON M1J1Z5
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed
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Dispute Categories
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Timeline
Hearing Date
Dec 2021
Order Date
Dec 22, 2021
Dispute Summary
Tenant applied for an order determining that the Landlord, the Landlord's superintendent or the Landlord's agent harassed, obstructed, coerced, threatened or interfered with the Tenant and substantially interfered with the reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit or residential complex by the Tenant or by a member of the Tenant's household.
Determinations
- Landlord posted notices to prohibit trespassing and gatherings in common areas to comply with COVID-19 guidelines
- Landlord hired security guard after a tenant was shot in the building, not to interfere with tenant association
- Tenant failed to follow City's Reopening Guidelines for indoor gatherings
- Landlord's actions were reasonable to protect all residents and staff
Case Study
The Tenant failed to demonstrate that the Landlord, the Landlord's superintendent or the Landlord's agent harassed, obstructed, coerced, threatened or substantially interfered with the Tenant's reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit or the residential complex. The Landlord's actions were to ensure compliance with public health guidelines during the pandemic.
Arguments and Actions
Landlord
Arguments
Landlord's actions were to ensure compliance with public health guidelines during the pandemic.
Actions
Landlord posted notices prohibiting trespassing and gatherings in common areas, and hired a security guard after a tenant was shot in the building.
Tenant
Arguments
Tenant argued Landlord's actions were intended to interfere with the tenants' association.
Actions
Tenant formed a tenants' association and conducted door-to-door campaigning to recruit members, while following COVID-19 protocols.
Decision Summary
The Tenant's application is dismissed. The Landlord's actions were reasonable to ensure compliance with public health guidelines during the pandemic and did not constitute harassment or interference with the Tenant's rights.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
314
Landlord Favorable
90.8%
Tenant Favorable
5.7%
Mutual Agreement
3.5%
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