Landlords Ordered to Refund Illegal Rent and Deposit Charges in Qin v Lee Case: Qin v Lee 2022
LTB Orders Landlords to Refund Illegal Charges in Rental Dispute
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: July 22, 2024
Case Summary
317 Empress Ave, North York, ON M2N3V5
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed to Tenants
$1,028
Dispute Categories
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Timeline
Application Date
Jan 2019
Hearing Date
Dec 2021
Order Date
Jan 5, 2022
Dispute Summary
Tenants applied for orders determining that Landlords collected or retained money illegally, reduced or discontinued a service, entered the rental unit illegally, substantially interfered with their reasonable enjoyment, and harassed them.
Determinations
- Landlords charged illegal rent and rent deposit
- Landlords owe Tenants $1,028.54
- Tenants did not establish illegal entry, substantial interference, or harassment
Case Study
The Landlords were ordered to pay the Tenants $1,028.54 for illegal rent and rent deposit charges. The Tenants' other applications were dismissed as they did not establish the Landlords' actions amounted to substantial interference or harassment.
Arguments and Actions
Landlord
Actions
Landlords acknowledged charging illegal rent and deposit, agreed to refund the amounts.
Tenant
Actions
Tenants paid illegal rent and deposit charges.
Decision Summary
The Landlords were ordered to pay the Tenants $1,028.54 for illegal rent and rent deposit charges. The Tenants' other applications were dismissed as they did not establish the Landlords' actions amounted to substantial interference or harassment.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
342
Landlord Favorable
91.5%
Tenant Favorable
6.7%
Mutual Agreement
1.8%
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Financial Details
Lawful Rent
$1,600
Rent Deposit
$1,600
Deposit Interest
$43
Other Owed Amount
$885
Illegal rent charges
Total Owing
$1,028 (Owed to Tenants)
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