Landlord Wins Damages Case Against Tenant: Richmond Properties (London) Inc. v Ho
London landlord awarded $1732 for tenant-caused damages
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: July 22, 2024
Case Summary
Unit ****, 82 York Street, London, ON N6A1A7
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed to Landlord
$1,732
Dispute Categories
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Timeline
Tenancy End Date
Jun 2021
Hearing Date
Oct 2021
Order Date
Feb 17, 2022
Dispute Summary
Landlord applied for an order requiring Tenant to pay compensation for the damages caused by the Tenant or a person the Tenant permitted in the residential complex. The Tenant had moved out of the rental unit prior to the hearing.
Determinations
- Landlord alleged there was an overwhelming smell/odor in the unit after the Tenant vacated, and the Tenant caused extensive damage to the unit flooring from a cat soiling and urinating
- Landlord proved the Tenant caused undue damage to the rental unit and the Landlord incurred reasonable costs to repair the damage
- Landlord submitted evidence of the costs to repair the damage, totaling $1,546.06
- Landlord's application was originally for termination of the tenancy for undue damage, but the Tenant had moved out prior to the hearing
- Tenant was still in possession of the rental unit as of the date the application was filed
Case Study
The Landlord was able to prove that the Tenant caused undue damage to the rental unit, and the Landlord incurred reasonable costs to repair the damage. The Tenant was ordered to pay the Landlord the costs of the repairs.
Arguments and Actions
Tenant
Actions
Tenant acknowledged having a cat and that there was a lingering odor within the rental unit after she vacated, but disputed the odor/smell was a result of her cat soiling and urinating on the floorboards.
Decision Summary
The Tenant shall pay the Landlord $1,546.06 for the reasonable costs of repairing the damage and/or replacing the damaged property, as well as $186.00 for the cost of filing the application. The total amount owing must be paid by February 28, 2022, after which the Tenant will owe interest on the outstanding balance.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
610
Landlord Favorable
84.3%
Tenant Favorable
8.7%
Mutual Agreement
7.0%
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Financial Details
Application Fee
$186
Damages
$1,546
Total Owing
$1,732 (Owed to Landlord)
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