Paramount Properties Wins Eviction Case: Alberu Tenant Dispute 2024
Ottawa tenant faces eviction for not paying full rent after roommate's departure
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: November 14, 2024
Case Summary
Unit ****, 1720 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C0B9
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed to Landlord
$2,578
Dispute Categories
Notices Sent
Subsections of RTA Quoted
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Timeline
Application Date (Estimate)
Apr 2024
Hearing Date
Jun 2024
Order Date
Sep 3, 2024
Tenancy End Date
Sep 2024
We estimate Application Date using rent arrears.
Dispute Summary
Landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict Tenant due to non-payment of rent. Tenant was previously sharing the unit with a roommate but remained solely responsible for full rent after roommate's departure.
Determinations
- Valid N4 Notice served
- Tenant did not void notice by paying arrears
- Tenant still in possession of rental unit
- Lawful rent is $1,799.00 due on 1st of each month
- Tenant paid $3,600.00 since application filed
- Rent arrears as of June 30, 2024 are $4,489.00
Case Study
Tenant was informed and agreed to be solely responsible for full rent after roommate's removal from tenancy agreement.
Arguments and Actions
Landlord
Arguments
Tenant agreed to full rent responsibility when choosing to stay in unit
Actions
Tenant was informed he would be responsible for full rent after roommate's departure
Tenant
Arguments
Tenant argues he should only pay his half of the rent
Actions
Tenant claims he only pays half the rent and was not responsible for roommate's portion
Decision Summary
Tenancy terminated unless Tenant voids order by paying $10,072.00 by September 14, 2024. If not paid, Tenant must vacate unit and pay $2,577.93 plus daily compensation of $59.15.
Reason for Eviction Relief
Tenant unable to demonstrate ability to pay full rent
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
30
Landlord Favorable
80.0%
Tenant Favorable
13.3%
Mutual Agreement
6.7%
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Financial Details
Lawful Rent
$1,799
Rent Arrears
$4,489
Application Fee
$186
Rent Deposit
$1,799
Deposit Interest
$37
Total Owing
$2,578 (Owed to Landlord)
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