Fantaye Batiso v 690981 ONTARIO LTD/ C/O CRECCAL LTD - 2024 ONLTB 8625
Tenant awarded $5048 in damages and landlord fined $5000 for illegal lockout in Toronto rental dispute
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: October 13, 2024
Case Summary
2819 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M6P4B2
Decision in favor of
tenant
Balance Owed to Tenant
$5,048
Dispute Categories
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Timeline
Application Date
Sep 2022
Tenancy End Date
Oct 2022
Hearing Date
Nov 2023
Order Date
Feb 2, 2024
Dispute Summary
Tenant applied for an order determining that the Landlord entered the rental unit illegally, altered the locking system without providing replacement keys, substantially interfered with the reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit, and harassed, obstructed, coerced, threatened or interfered with the Tenant.
Determinations
- Landlord entered the rental unit illegally
- Landlord altered the locking system without providing replacement keys
- Landlord substantially interfered with the reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit
- Landlord did not harass, obstruct, coerce, threaten or interfere with the Tenant
Arguments and Actions
Tenant
Actions
Tenant was locked out of the rental unit on August 2, 2022 while attending an appointment, and was told by the Landlord's staff that she had no right to occupy the unit and would only be allowed to collect her belongings. Tenant spent a night in the park, stayed in shelters, and temporarily stayed with a colleague.
Decision Summary
The Landlord must pay the Tenant $5,048 in general damages and application filing costs, and an administrative fine of $5,000 to the LTB. The Landlord shall not collect rent for the period of August 2, 2022 to September 19, 2022. The tenancy is terminated as of October 31, 2022.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
376
Landlord Favorable
94.7%
Tenant Favorable
1.9%
Mutual Agreement
3.5%
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Financial Details
Application Fee
$48
Damages
$5,000
Administrative Fine Payable to LTB
$5,000
Total Owing
$5,048 (Owed to Tenant)
Fine Payable By: Landlord
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