Chumakaeva v Liu
Last updated: December 14, 2024
Order
Ordered by Teresa Hunt,Tribunals Ontario under Section 69, Residential Tenancies Act, 2006
Decision in favor of
Landlord
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Citation: Chumakaeva v Liu, 2024 ONLTB 59147
File Number: LTB-L-007255-24
Timeline
Application Date
Jan 2024
Hearing Date
Jul 2024
Order Date
Aug 14, 2024
Tenancy End Date
Aug 2024
Decision
The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenants is granted. The Tenants must vacate the rental unit by August 25, 2024. The Tenants owe the Landlord $5,818.83, less any amount already paid, which must be paid by August 25, 2024. If not paid, the Tenants will owe interest at 7% annually starting August 26, 2024.
Dispute
Landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict Tenants because the Landlord in good faith requires possession of the rental unit for the purpose of residential occupation for at least one year.
Determinations
- Landlord served valid N12 Notice
- Landlord requires unit in good faith for own residential use for at least 1 year
- Landlord compensated Tenant 1 month's rent as required
- Tenant owes $8,563.17 in daily compensation from April 1 to July 30, 2024
- Tenant owes $70.77 per day from July 31, 2024 until move-out date
- Landlord owes Tenant $2,930.34 for rent deposit and interest
Landlord's Arguments
Actions and Evidence
Landlord testified she recently separated from her spouse and wants to move back to Toronto to live in the rental unit for at least 1 year.
Tenant's Arguments
Arguments
Tenant argues the Landlord has given multiple erroneous rent increase notices in the past.
Actions and Evidence
Tenant believes the Landlord is evicting them in bad faith to increase the rent.
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