Last updated: July 22, 2024
Ordered by Tribunals Ontario under Section 69, Residential Tenancies Act 2006
Decision in favor of
Tenant
Monies to be paid to Tenant
$1,765
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Application Date
Jun 2020
Hearing Date
Feb 2022
Order Date
Mar 8, 2022
The Landlords were ordered to pay the Tenant a total of $1,764.87, consisting of $1,719.87 in rent abatements for water leak and cockroach infestation issues, plus $45.00 for the cost of filing the application. The full amount is due by March 21, 2022, with interest accruing at 2.00% annually on any outstanding balance after that date.
Tenant filed a T6 application alleging Landlords failed to meet maintenance obligations regarding water leaks and cockroach infestation in the rental unit. Tenant sought rent abatement for these issues.
Landlords argued they responded to maintenance issues in a timely manner and that Starlight was not responsible for issues before becoming the landlord.
Landlords conducted pest control inspections and treatments. Timbercreek arranged for emergency clean-up of water leak.
Tenant argued for rent abatement due to Landlords' failure to address maintenance issues in a timely manner.
Tenant reported water leak and cockroach infestation issues to Landlords. Tenant provided video evidence of cockroach in the unit.
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Lawful Rent
$1,004
Application Fee
$45
Other Amount
$1,720
Rent abatement for water leak and cockroach infestation
Total Amount to Be Paid
$1,765 (To be paid to Tenant)
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