Tenant Wins Maintenance Dispute: BLONDIN v LEONARD 2023
Tenant awarded $3048 after Landlord fails to maintain rental unit in Smith Falls
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: September 12, 2024
Case Summary
3 Beckwith Street, Smith Falls, ON K7A 2BA
Decision in favor of
tenant
Balance Owed to Tenant
$3,000
Dispute Categories
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Timeline
Tenancy End Date
Feb 2021
Application Date
May 2021
Hearing Date
Feb 2022
Order Date
Aug 18, 2023
Dispute Summary
Tenant filed a T6 application alleging that the Landlord failed to meet their maintenance obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. The Tenant listed numerous issues with the rental unit and premises, including a poorly maintained fire escape, infestations, deteriorating walls and floors, and electrical safety issues.
Determinations
- Tenant moved in on 2019-09-01
- Tenant moved out on 2021-03-02
- Monthly rent was $1,000 due on 1st of each month
- Property was sold on 2021-02-12
- Tenancy terminated on 2021-02-12 via consent order
Case Study
The Landlord failed to meet their obligations under Section 20(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 to maintain the rental unit and residential complex in a good state of repair and fit for habitation. The Tenant provided evidence, including photos and text messages, to support their allegations, and the Landlord's attempts to address the issues were found to be insufficient.
Decision Summary
The Landlord failed to meet their maintenance obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. The Tenant is awarded a rent abatement of $3,000 for the 10-month period prior to the end of the tenancy, and the Landlord is ordered to pay the Tenant $3,048, which includes the rent abatement and the application filing fee.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
701
Landlord Favorable
94.6%
Tenant Favorable
3.6%
Mutual Agreement
1.9%
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Financial Details
Lawful Rent
$1,000
Application Fee
$48
Total Owing
$3,000 (Owed to Tenant)
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