Tenants Win Illegal Charges Case: Jenkins v Kordbacheh 2024
North York tenants win $548 against landlord for illegal damage deposit and failure to pay interest on rent deposit
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: November 3, 2024
Case Summary
131 Pemberton Ave, North York, ON M2M1Y6
Decision in favor of
tenant
Balance Owed to Tenants
$548
Dispute Categories
Subsections of RTA Quoted
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Timeline
Application Date
Apr 2023
Hearing Date
Apr 2024
Order Date
May 10, 2024
Dispute Summary
Tenants applied for an order determining that the Landlord collected or retained money illegally, including a $500 damage deposit and failure to pay interest on the last month's rent deposit.
Determinations
- Landlord collected $500 damage deposit, which is prohibited by the Act
- Landlord failed to pay interest on last month's rent deposit
Decision Summary
The Landlord collected an illegal $500 damage deposit and failed to pay interest on the last month's rent deposit. The Landlord must pay the Tenants $548, which includes the $500 damage deposit and $48 application fee.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
20
Landlord Favorable
10.0%
Tenant Favorable
85.0%
Mutual Agreement
5.0%
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Financial Details
Lawful Rent
$1,670
Rent Arrears
$120
Application Fee
$48
Rent Deposit
$1,550
Deposit Interest
$109
Damages
$500
Total Owing
$548 (Owed to Tenants)
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