Chiesa v Osborne and Fox
Last updated: August 9, 2026
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Citation: Chiesa v Osborne and Fox, LTB-L-096964-25
File Number: LTB-L-096964-25
Timeline
Hearing Date
Feb 2026
Order Date
Mar 10, 2026
Decision
The application was withdrawn by the Landlord. The Tenant's request for costs was denied.
Dispute
Landlord applied to terminate the tenancy for substantial interference. At the hearing, the Landlord withdrew the application and the Tenant's request for costs was denied.
Determinations
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy was withdrawn.
- The Tenant's request for costs due to the Landlord's delay was denied as the delay was not deemed unreasonable.
Landlord's Arguments
Procedural Errors
The Landlord was late to the hearing, though the adjudicator noted technical difficulties were a contributing factor.
Considerations
Tenant's Arguments
Arguments
The Tenant requested costs because the Landlord was late to the hearing, causing a delay and additional costs.
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