Cardella v Freiman Investments Inc.
Last updated: January 12, 2025
Order
Ordered by Kate Sinipostolova,Tribunals Ontario under Section 31, Residential Tenancies Act, 2006
Decision in favor of
Landlord
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Citation: Cardella v Freiman Investments Inc., 2024 ONLTB 65103
File Number: LTB-T-008583-23
Timeline
Application Date
Sep 2023
Hearing Date
May 2024
Order Date
Sep 13, 2024
Decision
The Tenant's application is dismissed as the Tenant did not prove the allegations on a balance of probabilities. The Landlord acted reasonably in addressing the maintenance issue, and there was no breach of maintenance obligations under section 20 of the Act.
Dispute
Tenant applied for an order determining that the Landlord substantially interfered with the reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit or residential complex by the Tenant or by a member of their household.
Determinations
- Tenant did not prove allegations on a balance of probabilities
- Landlord responded promptly to initial report of leak
- Landlord ordered replacement parts without delay
- Landlord coordinated work to avoid leaving Tenant without kitchen
- Landlord's response to maintenance issue was reasonable
- No breach of maintenance obligations under section 20 of the Act
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