Ghori v SINGH
Last updated: February 7, 2026
Order
Ordered by Mayra Sawicki,Tribunals Ontario under Section 21.2, Statutory Powers Procedure Act and the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006
Decision in favor of
Landlord
Previous Order
Upheld
Dispute Categories
Notices Sent
Subsections of RTA Quoted
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Citation: Ghori v SINGH, 2025 ONLTB 87582
File Number: LTB-L-053055-25-RV
Timeline
Tenancy End Date
Sep 2025
Hearing Date
Oct 2025
Order Date
Nov 12, 2025
Decision
The Tenant's request for review is denied and the original order terminating the tenancy remains in effect. The stay of the eviction order is lifted immediately. The Tenant failed to demonstrate that he was unable to participate in the hearing through no fault of his own, and his 12-month history of non-payment justified immediate enforcement of the eviction.
Dispute
The Tenant requested a review of an eviction order issued for non-payment of rent, claiming he did not receive the Notice of Hearing. The Tenant alleged he was forced to give his mailbox key to another tenant, leading to delayed mail. However, the upstairs tenant provided credible testimony that LTB mail was hand-delivered to the Tenant on multiple occasions. The Landlords argued the Tenant had not paid rent for 12 months, causing financial hardship.
Determinations
- Tenant failed to prove he was unable to participate in the original proceeding
- Tenant voluntarily gave mailbox key to the upstairs tenant
- Notice of Hearing was mailed by the Board on July 2, 2025
- LTB mail was hand-delivered to the Tenant or his roommate on July 10 and July 17, 2025
- Tenant has failed to pay rent for the last 12 months
- Immediate lifting of the stay is warranted due to significant financial hardship to the Landlord
Landlord's Arguments
Arguments
The Landlord requested an immediate lifting of the stay due to the length of non-payment.
Actions and Evidence
Landlord 1 testified that they never instructed the tenant to give up his mailbox key. Landlord 1 stated the Tenant has failed to pay rent for the last twelve months, causing 'significant financial hardship'.
Tenant's Arguments
Arguments
Tenant 1 argued that he was not reasonably able to participate in the proceeding due to not receiving notice.
Actions and Evidence
Tenant 1 claimed he was 'forced' to give his mailbox key to the upstairs tenant. Tenant 1 stated he did not receive the Notice of Hearing until after the hearing occurred. Tenant 1 acknowledged that he owes rent.
Procedural Errors
Failed to exercise due diligence regarding mailbox access and legal mail.
Considerations
12 months of rent arrears
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