Persistent Late Rent: Better Living Homes vs Fullerton 2024
Scarborough tenant faces eviction for persistently paying rent late, despite multiple reminders
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: November 14, 2024
Case Summary
Unit ****, 126 Bellamy Rd N, Scarborough, ON M1J2L1
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed to Tenant
-$1,325
Dispute Categories
Notices Sent
Subsections of RTA Quoted
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Timeline
Hearing Date
Aug 2024
Order Date
Sep 3, 2024
Tenancy End Date
Sep 2024
Dispute Summary
Landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict Tenant due to persistently late rent payments. The Tenant has a history of paying rent after the due date, which continued even after receiving an N8 notice.
Determinations
- Tenant persistently paid rent late
- Landlord sent monthly reminders
- N8 notice served on February 12, 2024
- Rent continued to be paid late after N8 notice
Arguments and Actions
Landlord
Actions
Landlord sent monthly reminders and compliance communication.
Tenant
Actions
Tenant consistently paid rent late, with payments ranging from 7 to 22 days after the due date.
Decision Summary
Tenancy terminated due to persistent late rent payments. Tenant must vacate the unit by September 14, 2024, and pay daily compensation of $42.63 starting August 21, 2024, until moving out.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
36
Landlord Favorable
66.7%
Tenant Favorable
27.8%
Mutual Agreement
5.6%
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Financial Details
Lawful Rent
$1,297
Application Fee
$186
Rent Deposit
$1,230
Deposit Interest
$281
Total Owing
-$1,325 (Owed to Tenant)
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