Binner v Baghel - Landlord Ordered to Pay Tenants $1604 for Illegal Entry and Harassment
Landlord ordered to pay tenants over $1600 for illegally entering rental unit, changing locks, and harassing them
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: October 13, 2024
Case Summary
Unit ****, 54 Peterson Crt, Brampton, ON L6Z1K6
Decision in favor of
tenant
Balance Owed to Tenants
$604
Dispute Categories
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Timeline
Application Date
Jul 2023
Hearing Date
Aug 2024
Order Date
Aug 27, 2024
Dispute Summary
Tenants filed an application alleging the Landlord illegally entered the rental unit, altered the locking system, substantially interfered with their reasonable enjoyment, and harassed them. The Landlord denied these allegations.
Determinations
- Landlord illegally entered the rental unit
- Landlord altered the locking system without providing replacement keys
- Landlord substantially interfered with the Tenants' reasonable enjoyment
- Landlord harassed the Tenants
Arguments and Actions
Landlord
Arguments
Tenants were required to vacate due to Landlord's need for the unit
Actions
Landlord claimed Tenants agreed to vacate on June 30, 2023 and packed their belongings
Aggravating Factors
Landlord illegally entered rental unit, altered locking system, and harassed Tenants
Tenant
Arguments
Landlord violated Residential Tenancies Act by illegally entering unit, altering locks, and harassing Tenants
Actions
Tenants did not agree to vacate rental unit and paid July rent
Decision Summary
The Landlord illegally entered the rental unit, altered the locking system without providing replacement keys, substantially interfered with the Tenants' reasonable enjoyment, and harassed the Tenants. The Landlord is ordered to pay the Tenants $604 for their out-of-pocket expenses and an administrative fine of $1,000 to the LTB.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
20
Landlord Favorable
10.0%
Tenant Favorable
85.0%
Mutual Agreement
5.0%
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Financial Details
Lawful Rent
$1,350
Application Fee
$48
Administrative Fine Payable to LTB
$1,000
Total Owing
$604 (Owed to Tenants)
Fine Payable By: Landlord
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