RGI Housing Dispute: Cheng v Toronto Community Housing Corporation 2024
LTB dismisses tenant's application challenging damage report affecting RGI housing eligibility
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: November 14, 2024
Case Summary
Unit ****, 168 John St, Toronto, ON M5T2X9
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed
-
Dispute Categories
Subsections of RTA Quoted
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Timeline
Hearing Date
Aug 2024
Order Date
Sep 3, 2024
Dispute Summary
Tenant applied for an order determining that the Landlord substantially interfered with reasonable enjoyment and harassed the Tenant by reporting $21,960.12 in damages to the City of Toronto without proving liability, which impacted the Tenant's ability to apply for another RGI unit.
Determinations
- LTB cannot adjudicate RGI eligibility disputes
- Landlord reported damages to Service Manager
- Tenant cannot challenge damage report through LTB
Case Study
LTB lacks jurisdiction to review RGI eligibility decisions under Housing Services Act
Arguments and Actions
Landlord
Arguments
LTB cannot review damage reporting decisions
Actions
Reported $21,960.12 in damages to City of Toronto after tenant refused payment plan
Tenant
Arguments
Landlord refused to provide proof of damages caused by tenant's willful or negligent conduct
Actions
Tenant disputed damage charges and refused to sign payment plan
Decision Summary
Tenant's application dismissed due to LTB lacking jurisdiction to review RGI eligibility and damage reporting decisions
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
31
Landlord Favorable
83.9%
Tenant Favorable
9.7%
Mutual Agreement
6.5%
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Financial Details
Damages
$21,960
Source
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