Doosthoseini and F***** v. Mahboobifar and Hooshmand
Last updated: August 9, 2026
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Citation: Doosthoseini and F***** v. Mahboobifar and Hooshmand, LTB-L-005455-26
File Number: LTB-L-005455-26
Timeline
Hearing Date
Mar 2026
Order Date
May 21, 2026
Tenancy End Date
Jun 2026
Decision
The application to terminate the tenancy for personal use is granted. The termination date is set for June 15, 2026.
Reason for Eviction Relief
Consideration of Tenant's family circumstances and the timing of the order.
Dispute
Landlord applied for termination of tenancy for personal use (N12). The Tenant contested the Landlord's good faith, alleging issues regarding basement legality, rent disputes, and retaliation. The adjudicator found the Landlord's testimony credible and granted the eviction order.
Determinations
- The Landlords established that they in good faith require possession of the rental unit for their own residential occupation for at least one year.
- The Landlord's testimony regarding the inadequacy of current living arrangements was found to be credible.
- The Tenant's concerns regarding the basement unit's legality and other tenancy disputes did not negate the Landlord's genuine intent to occupy the unit.
- Relief from eviction was granted, delaying the termination date to June 15, 2026.
Landlord's Arguments
Arguments
Landlord argued they require the unit for personal occupation for at least one year.
Actions and Evidence
Landlord testified that the basement unit is overcrowded with family and negatively impacts his spouse's health; they intend to use the upper unit as their primary residence.
Considerations
Tenant's Arguments
Arguments
Tenant argued that the Landlord's personal use claim was not in good faith due to existing disputes.
Actions and Evidence
Tenant questioned the Landlord's genuine intent, raised issues about basement legality, alleged municipal infractions, and claimed the Landlord was retaliating regarding rent disputes and thermostat adjustments.
Considerations
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