Last updated: October 13, 2024
Ordered by Ilan Shingait,Tribunals Ontario under Section 69, Residential Tenancies Act 2006
Decision in favor of
Landlord
Ordered Amount
$3,974
to Landlord
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Citation: Bakir v Okeefe, 2024 ONLTB 16013
File Number: LTB-L-071095-23
Application Date
Oct 2023
Hearing Date
Feb 2024
Order Date
Mar 13, 2024
The Landlord has proven the grounds for termination of the tenancy due to the Tenant's failure to pay utilities, which substantially interfered with the Landlord's reasonable enjoyment. However, relief from eviction is granted on the condition that the Tenant maintains the utility account in good standing going forward. If the Tenant breaches this condition, the Landlord may apply to terminate the tenancy.
Tenant has paid outstanding utilities and shown intent to maintain account in good standing going forward
Landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict Tenant due to Tenant's failure to pay utility costs as required under the tenancy agreement, which the Landlord alleges substantially interferes with the Landlord's reasonable enjoyment.
Landlord had to constantly receive letters about outstanding utility accounts and incur costs to file this application due to Tenant's failure to pay.
Tenant's failure to pay utilities was due to communication issues, not financial difficulty, and Tenant has now resolved the issue.
Tenant failed to pay utilities by void date in N5 notice, but has since paid all outstanding amounts and brought account to zero balance.
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Application Fee
$186
Other Amount
$3,788
Unpaid utilities
Ordered Amount
$3,974 (to Landlord)
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