Landlord Wins Eviction Case: Looman v Lefebvre 2024
Strathroy landlord awarded $18875 after tenant evicted for non-payment of rent and utilities
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: October 13, 2024
Case Summary
130 Oxford St, Strathroy, ON N7G3A5
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed to Landlord
$18,875
Dispute Categories
Notices Sent
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Timeline
Application Date (Estimate)
Aug 2023
Hearing Date
Aug 2024
Order Date
Aug 28, 2024
Tenancy End Date
Sep 2024
We estimate Application Date using rent arrears.
Dispute Summary
Landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant due to non-payment of rent and substantial interference with the Landlord's lawful rights. The Landlord served valid N4 and N5 notices, but the Tenant did not void the notices or attend the hearing.
Determinations
- Landlord served valid N4 Notice
- Tenant did not void N4 notice by paying arrears
- Tenant still in possession on hearing date
- Lawful rent is $1,635 per month
- Tenant has not made any payments since application
- Rent arrears to hearing date are $21,255
- Landlord incurred $186 in application filing fees
- Landlord holds $1,595 rent deposit with $142.28 interest
- Landlord served valid N5 notice for utility non-payment
- Tenant failed to pay $926.09 in water/sewer bills
- Tenant caused electricity disconnection due to non-payment
Arguments and Actions
Tenant
Actions
Tenant failed to pay rent and utility bills, causing disconnection of electricity.
Decision Summary
The tenancy is terminated effective September 8, 2024. If the unit is not vacated by that date, the Landlord may file the order with the Sheriff for enforcement. The Tenant must pay the Landlord $18,874.97, which includes rent arrears, application fees, and compensation for continued occupancy. If the Tenant does not pay the full amount by September 8, 2024, they will owe interest at 7% annually on the outstanding balance.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
36
Landlord Favorable
66.7%
Tenant Favorable
27.8%
Mutual Agreement
5.6%
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Financial Details
Lawful Rent
$1,635
Rent Arrears
$21,255
Application Fee
$186
Rent Deposit
$1,595
Deposit Interest
$142
Total Owing
$18,875 (Owed to Landlord)
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