Landlord Wins Determination of RTA Application: Kunszt v Murphy 2024
LTB rules Residential Tenancies Act applies to landlord's 'dry house' for adult males with substance use disorders
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: October 13, 2024
Case Summary
80 William St S, Lindsay, ON K9C3B1
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed
-
Dispute Categories
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Timeline
Hearing Date
Feb 2024
Order Date
Mar 25, 2024
Dispute Summary
The Landlord applied for an order to determine whether the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 applies to the residential complex. The Landlord operates the complex as a 'dry house' to help adult males with substance use disorders get clean and stay sober until they can move on. The Landlord argues the arrangement is not a landlord-tenant relationship but rather a service he provides to help people.
Determinations
- The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 applies to the residential complex.
Arguments and Actions
Landlord
Tenant
Decision Summary
The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 applies to the residential complex operated by the Landlord as a 'dry house' for adult males with substance use disorders.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
948
Landlord Favorable
86.0%
Tenant Favorable
8.3%
Mutual Agreement
5.7%
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