Gerow v Shiv Kumar: Tenant Damages and Utility Costs Case
Tenants ordered to pay $1008 for damages and unpaid utility costs in Scarborough rental unit
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: November 14, 2024
Case Summary
59 Dairy Dr, Scarborough, ON M1L0G2
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed to Landlord
$1,008
Dispute Categories
Subsections of RTA Quoted
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Timeline
Tenancy End Date
Jul 2023
Hearing Date
Jul 2024
Order Date
Aug 29, 2024
Dispute Summary
Landlord applied for an order requiring Former Tenants to pay reasonable out-of-pocket costs for unpaid utility costs and damages caused to the rental unit during their tenancy.
Determinations
- Tenants failed to pay water costs
- Tenants caused damage to walls, towel racks, kitchen and coffee table
- Tenants did not address damages upon move-in
- Windowpane damage claim dismissed
- Lawn chair damage claim dismissed
Arguments and Actions
Landlord
Arguments
Landlord claimed compensation for utility costs and damages caused by tenants
Actions
Landlord conducted move-in and move-out inspections and documented damages
Tenant
Arguments
Tenants argued that some damages were caused by previous tenants or were normal wear and tear
Actions
Tenants did not address damages upon move-in and denied causing some damages
Decision Summary
Former Tenants ordered to pay $1,007.91 to the Landlord, which includes unpaid utility costs, damages to the rental unit, and application filing fee.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
89
Landlord Favorable
94.4%
Tenant Favorable
2.3%
Mutual Agreement
3.4%
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Financial Details
Application Fee
$186
Damages
$350
Other Owed Amount
$472
Unpaid utility costs
Total Owing
$1,008 (Owed to Landlord)
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