Utility Costs Dispute: Miller v Morin 2024 LTB Case
North Bay tenants ordered to pay $1887 for unpaid utility costs under tenancy agreement
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: November 14, 2024
Case Summary
426 McIntyre St E, North Bay, ON P1B1E2
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed to Landlord
$1,887
Dispute Categories
Notices Sent
Subsections of RTA Quoted
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Timeline
Tenancy End Date
Dec 2023
Hearing Date
May 2024
Order Date
Jun 25, 2024
Dispute Summary
Landlord applied for an order to terminate tenancy due to substantial interference and seeking reimbursement for unpaid utility costs that tenants were responsible for under the tenancy agreement.
Determinations
- Tenants vacated rental unit on 2023-12-20
- Tenants failed to pay utility costs
- Electricity costs not included in rent
- Landlord incurred $1,701.27 in utility expenses
Case Study
Tenants were responsible for electricity costs under tenancy agreement and failed to pay, which constitutes substantial interference with landlord's lawful rights.
Arguments and Actions
Landlord
Actions
Landlord submitted utility bills and sought reimbursement for unpaid costs
Tenant
Actions
Tenants did not pay utility costs as required by tenancy agreement
Decision Summary
Tenants ordered to pay $1,887.27 for unpaid utility costs and application filing fees, with interest to commence if not paid by December 20, 2023.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
71
Landlord Favorable
80.3%
Tenant Favorable
11.3%
Mutual Agreement
8.4%
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Financial Details
Application Fee
$186
Other Owed Amount
$1,701
Unpaid utility costs
Total Owing
$1,887 (Owed to Landlord)
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