Landlord Wins Illegal Eviction Dispute in Pickering: Makrakis v Siddique 2022
LTB dismisses Pickering tenants' claims of illegal eviction, finds tenancy was lawfully terminated
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: August 6, 2024
Case Summary
Unit ****, 275 Waterford Gate, Pickering, ON L1V6N3
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed
-
Dispute Categories
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Timeline
Tenancy End Date
Dec 2021
Hearing Date
Jan 2022
Order Date
Jan 12, 2022
Dispute Summary
Tenants applied for an order determining that the Landlord illegally entered the rental unit, altered the locking system without providing replacement keys, substantially interfered with their reasonable enjoyment, harassed them, and withheld vital services.
Determinations
- Tenancy was terminated in accordance with LTB order TEL-20131-21
- Sheriff changed locks pursuant to LTB order
- Tenants' allegation about illegal eviction dismissed
Case Study
The only allegation pursued by the Tenants at the hearing was that the Landlord locked them out of the rental unit illegally. The Tenancy was terminated in accordance with an LTB order, and the sheriff changed the locks pursuant to that order. Therefore, the Tenants' allegation about an illegal eviction was dismissed.
Arguments and Actions
Tenant
Actions
Tenant Anastasios Makrakis testified that on December 16, 2021, the Landlord showed up with three other individuals, one claiming to be from the sheriff's office, and notified the Tenants that he was there to change the locks and enforce eviction. The Tenant refused to move out, but when he left for work, the locks were changed.
Decision Summary
The tenancy was lawfully terminated in accordance with the LTB's order TEL-20131-21, and the sheriff changed the locks pursuant to that order. The Tenants' allegation about an illegal eviction was dismissed.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
331
Landlord Favorable
78.5%
Tenant Favorable
5.4%
Mutual Agreement
16.0%
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