An Ping v Ecem Kok - LTB Ruling on Landlord's Personal Use Claim

Dispute Summary

The landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants because the landlord in good faith requires possession of the rental unit for the purpose of residential occupation for at least one year.

Determinations

• In October 2022, the Tenants were provided a compensation cheque equal to one month's rent as required by section 48.1 of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, however the cheque was not cashed and returned to the Landlord.
• The Landlord will provide the required compensation equal to the rent ($2,400) for one month by waiving the rent for May 2023.
• There is a last month's rent deposit held by the Landlord.
• In accordance with subsection 106(10) of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, the last month's rent deposit shall be applied to the last month of tenancy.