Landlord Wins Non-payment Case: Sahadevan v Rajasuresh 2024
Scarborough tenants face eviction and $11426 penalty for rent arrears and unauthorized basement subletting
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: November 14, 2024
Case Summary
804 Brimorton Dr, Scarborough, ON M1G2S9
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed to Landlord
$11,426
Dispute Categories
Notices Sent
Subsections of RTA Quoted
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Timeline
Application Date (Estimate)
Dec 2023
Tenancy End Date
Mar 2024
Hearing Date
Jun 2024
Order Date
Aug 30, 2024
We estimate Application Date using rent arrears. Tenancy ended before hearing.
Dispute Summary
Landlords applied to terminate tenancy and evict Tenants for non-payment of rent. Tenants had sublet basement without consent and vacated the property after multiple rent increases.
Determinations
- Legal monthly rent established at $3,400
- Tenants did not dispute rent increases
- Unauthorized basement subletting occurred
- Tenants vacated on March 15, 2024
Case Study
Dispute centered on rent increases and unauthorized subletting, with Tenants ultimately owing significant rent arrears.
Arguments and Actions
Tenant
Arguments
Requested adjournment due to late file review, which was denied
Actions
Tenants sublet basement to another family without landlord's consent and continued to occupy unit until March 15, 2024
Aggravating Factors
Unauthorized subletting of basement without landlord's consent
Decision Summary
Tenants ordered to pay $11,425.77 in rent arrears and application fees. Tenancy terminated effective March 15, 2024, with interest to accrue if full amount not paid by September 10, 2024.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
31
Landlord Favorable
83.9%
Tenant Favorable
9.7%
Mutual Agreement
6.5%
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Financial Details
Lawful Rent
$3,400
Rent Arrears
$13,677
Application Fee
$186
Rent Deposit
$2,300
Deposit Interest
$137
Total Owing
$11,426 (Owed to Landlord)
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