Landlord Wins Eviction Case Against Non-Paying Tenant in London, ON: Starlight Investments v Easton 2021
London landlord awarded $13783 in rent arrears after tenant eviction
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: July 26, 2024
Case Summary
810 Kipps Lane, London, ON N5Y4X9
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed to Landlord
$13,783
Dispute Categories
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Timeline
Application Date
Jan 2020
Tenancy End Date
Sep 2021
Hearing Date
Nov 2021
Order Date
Dec 16, 2021
Dispute Summary
Landlord applied for orders to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant due to non-payment of rent, persistent late payment, substantial interference, and impaired safety. The application was heard in writing as an uncontested hearing.
Determinations
- Tenant did not pay rent from December 1, 2019 to September 20, 2021
- Landlord served valid Notice of Termination effective January 19, 2020
- Tenant was in possession on application dates
- Landlord collected $849 rent deposit, which is still held
- Tenant paid $4,713.03 to Landlord after application filed
- Tenant vacated rental unit on September 20, 2021
- Grounds of termination for substantial interference and impaired safety are moot as Tenant vacated
Case Study
The Tenant did not file any submissions or evidence with the Board, so the application was heard in writing as an uncontested hearing. The Landlord's evidence and submissions were accepted.
Arguments and Actions
Tenant
Actions
Tenant vacated the rental unit on September 20, 2021 without paying full rent arrears.
Decision Summary
The tenancy is terminated effective September 20, 2021, the date the Tenant vacated the rental unit. The Tenant is ordered to pay the Landlord $13,593.46 in rent arrears and compensation, less the rent deposit and interest owed on the deposit. The Tenant must also pay $190 for the application filing fee.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
696
Landlord Favorable
92.5%
Tenant Favorable
1.9%
Mutual Agreement
5.6%
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Financial Details
Rent Arrears
$13,593
Application Fee
$190
Rent Deposit
$849
Deposit Interest
$1
Total Owing
$13,783 (Owed to Landlord)
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