Last updated: November 14, 2024
Ordered by Tribunals Ontario under Section 69, Residential Tenancies Act 2006
Decision in favor of
Tenant
Ordered Amount
$15,053
to Tenant
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Citation: Atkins v Equity Builders Ltd., 2024 ONLTB 62733
File Number: LTB-T-029697-23
Hearing Date
Jun 2024
Order Date
Aug 28, 2024
Landlord ordered to pay $15,053 in damages and administrative fine, restore tenant's possession of rental unit, and provide keys.
Tenant applied for an order determining that the Landlord altered locking system without providing keys, substantially interfered with reasonable enjoyment, and harassed the tenant following a fire in the residential complex.
Landlord claimed they were complying with city's unsafe building order.
Landlord suggested tenant find another place to live and refused to provide updates.
Deliberately withheld occupancy informationRefused tenant access to unitIgnored city inspection report
Landlord substantially interfered with reasonable enjoyment and harassed tenant by not providing updates or access.
Tenant was unable to access unit after fire, had to replace personal belongings, and continuously sought updates from landlord.
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Application Fee
$53
Damages
$15,000
Administrative Fine Payable to LTB
$10,000
Ordered Amount
$15,053 (to Tenant)
Fine Payable By: Equity Builders Ltd.
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