Ecuhome Corp v. Darkwa
Last updated: August 16, 2024
Order
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Citation: Ecuhome Corp v. Darkwa, 2019 ONSC 3546
File Number: TSL-99731-18
Timeline
Tenancy End Date
Dec 2018
Hearing Date
Jun 2019
Order Date
Jun 6, 2019
Decision
The Divisional Court dismissed the tenant's motion to be restored to possession of the rental unit. The court found that the tenant failed to meet the criteria for an interlocutory injunction, particularly in demonstrating a serious issue to be tried. Additionally, the court ruled it lacked jurisdiction to restore possession after a lawful eviction order had already been enforced.
Dispute
Tenant appealed LTB orders dated November 23, 2018 and April 30, 2019 which terminated his tenancy due to an illegal act (assaulting another resident). Tenant sought to be restored to possession of the unit after being evicted.
Determinations
- Tenant failed to demonstrate a serious issue to be tried in his appeal
- Court lacked jurisdiction to restore possession after lawful eviction was enforced
- Tenant's motion to be restored to possession was dismissed
Landlord's Arguments
Arguments
Landlord argued that its obligation to ensure the safe occupation of other tenants should be considered in the balance of convenience.
Actions and Evidence
Landlord took possession of the unit on Friday, May 24, 2019.
Tenant's Arguments
Arguments
Tenant argued he was denied the opportunity to participate in the November 23, 2018 hearing and denied committing the alleged assault in September 2017.
Actions and Evidence
Tenant became visibly irate and exclaimed that the representative did not speak for him. The Tenant left the hearing room abruptly.
Procedural Errors
Tenant left both the original LTB hearing and the review hearing before they concluded.
Considerations
Tenant left both the original LTB hearing and the review hearing before they concluded.
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