Brady v Cheng

Last updated: November 3, 2024

Order

Ordered by Brett Lockwood,Tribunals Ontario  under Section 69, Residential Tenancies Act 2006

Order Date: April 29, 2024
*** Aberdeen Avenue, Hamilton, ON L8P2R5
Contested Dispute

Decision in favor of

Tenant

Ordered Amount

$16,775

to Tenant

Dispute Categories

Notices Sent

Personal use (N12)

Subsections of RTA Quoted

57(1)(a)
ContentionExtreme

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Citation: Brady v Cheng, 2024 ONLTB 30598

File Number: LTB-T-011632-23

Timeline

Tenancy End Date

Nov 2021

13 months

Application Date

Jan 2023

14 months

Hearing Date

Feb 2024

2 months

Order Date

Apr 29, 2024

Decision

The Tenant proved the allegations contained in the application on a balance of probabilities. The Landlord must pay the Tenant $16,775.43, which includes $1,392.43 for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and $15,330.00 for general compensation.

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Landlord

Tenant

Dispute

Tenant applied for an order determining that the Landlord gave a notice of termination in bad faith. The Tenant vacated the rental unit as a result of the N12 notice, but the Landlord's parent did not move into the unit within a reasonable time.

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Determinations

  • Landlord served valid N12 notice
  • Tenant vacated the rental unit as a result of the N12 notice
  • Landlord's parent did not move into the rental unit within a reasonable time after the Tenant vacated
  • Landlord served the N12 notice in bad faith
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Landlord's Arguments

Actions and Evidence

Landlord's mother was unable to move into the rental unit due to COVID-19 lockdowns in China and expired passport issues.

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Tenant's Arguments

Actions and Evidence

Tenant vacated the rental unit on November 30, 2021 as a result of the N12 notice. Tenant was subsequently homeless and had to store belongings and stay with a cousin.

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Financial Details

Lawful Rent

$1,278

Application Fee

$53

Other Amount

$16,775

General compensation and out-of-pocket expenses

Ordered Amount

$16,775 (to Tenant)

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