Landlord Wins Rent Increase Case for Capital Expenditures: MHI v Tenants 2020
Landlord allowed 4.08% rent increase for elevator modernization in Toronto apartment building
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: July 26, 2024
Case Summary
120 Oriole Parkway, Toronto, ON M5P2G8
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed
-
Dispute Categories
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Timeline
Order Date
Oct 21, 2020
Dispute Summary
The Landlord applied for an order to increase the rent charged by more than the guideline due to capital expenditures. No submissions were received from the Tenants.
Determinations
- Landlord justified rent increase above guideline due to capital expenditures
- Maximum rent increase above guideline is 4.08% for elevator modernization
- Weighted useful life for capital expenditure is 15 years
Case Study
The Landlord justified a rent increase above the guideline because of capital expenditures. The maximum rent increase above the guideline is 4.08% for the capital expenditure of elevator modernization. The weighted useful life for the capital expenditure is 15 years.
Decision Summary
The Landlord may increase the rents charged by 4.08% for the affected units, with 3% increase from February 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020, and 1.08% increase from February 1, 2020 to January 31, 2021. The rent will be reduced after the expiration of the 15-year weighted useful life for the capital expenditure.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
20
Landlord Favorable
90.0%
Tenant Favorable
5.0%
Mutual Agreement
5.0%
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