Landlord Wins Rent Dispute: Knight v Singh 2024
North York landlord awarded $5027 in rent arrears and fees after tenant vacates unit
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: November 3, 2024
Case Summary
Unit ****, 4 Ailsa Craig Crt, North York, ON M2R2B8
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed to Landlord
$5,027
Dispute Categories
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Timeline
Tenancy End Date
Jan 2023
Application Date
Dec 2023
Hearing Date
Apr 2024
Order Date
May 14, 2024
Dispute Summary
Landlord applied for an order requiring the Former Tenant to pay rent arrears, daily compensation, unpaid utilities, and damages to the rental unit. The Former Tenant vacated the rental unit on January 11, 2023.
Determinations
- Landlord amended application to increase total amount sought
- Landlord amended application to reduce utilities claim
- Landlord proved rent arrears of $4,841.40 up to January 11, 2023
- Landlord failed to prove unpaid utilities claim
- Landlord failed to prove damages claim due to lack of evidence
Arguments and Actions
Tenant
Actions
Tenants vacated the rental unit on January 11, 2023 without paying full rent arrears.
Decision Summary
The Landlord's application was granted in part. The Former Tenant was ordered to pay $4,841.40 in rent arrears and $186.00 in application fees, for a total of $5,027.40. The Landlord's claims for unpaid utilities and damages were dismissed due to lack of evidence.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
1051
Landlord Favorable
97.3%
Tenant Favorable
1.7%
Mutual Agreement
0.9%
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Financial Details
Lawful Rent
$2,050
Rent Arrears
$4,841
Application Fee
$186
Total Owing
$5,027 (Owed to Landlord)
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