Good Shepherd non-Profit Homes. Inc. v Souleiman

The Landlord sought to terminate the tenancy based on a second N5 notice for substantial interference, arguing the Tenant's disruptive behaviour continued after a first N5 notice had been served and remedied.

The Landlord submitted that the Tenant was responsible for playing loud music and had a dog that barked regularly, interfering with others. Witnesses for the Landlord testified about hearing loud music and a dog barking on multiple specific dates and times, and submitted written complaints and a video recording as evidence.

The Tenant argued that the complaints from neighbours were misplaced and should be directed at other tenants in the complex, and that the Landlord was exaggerating the issue.

The Tenant denied being responsible for the loud noise. He testified that while he plays music, it is his neighbours who are primarily responsible for the noise. He claimed his dog only barks at animals. His witness, another neighbour, supported his claim that other tenants were the source of the loud music.