Landlord Wins Rent Arrears and Damage Claim: Maggu v Sarai 2024
Former Brampton tenants ordered to pay landlord $21693 for unpaid rent and property damage
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: October 13, 2024
Case Summary
86 Leadenhall Road, Brampton, ON L7A4G2
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed to Landlord
$21,693
Dispute Categories
Notices Sent
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Timeline
Application Date
Apr 2023
Tenancy End Date
Aug 2023
Hearing Date
Jul 2024
Order Date
Aug 27, 2024
Dispute Summary
Landlord applied for an order requiring former tenants to pay rent arrears, daily compensation, and costs to repair damage to the rental unit. The former tenants vacated the unit on August 6, 2023 and did not pay rent since February 2023.
Determinations
- Landlord served application and notice properly
- Former tenants vacated on August 6, 2023
- Application filed within one year of tenancy ending
- Landlord withdrew utility claim
- Lawful rent was $3,300 per month
- Rent arrears and daily compensation owed to August 6, 2023 is $20,179.14
- Landlord incurred $4,685 in reasonable costs to repair damage
- Landlord incurred $201 in application filing fees
- Landlord holds $3,372.50 rent deposit and interest
Arguments and Actions
Landlord
Actions
Landlord conducted unit inspection after Former Tenants vacated and found damage to carpet and drywall. Landlord incurred costs to repair the damage.
Tenant
Actions
Former Tenants vacated the rental unit on August 6, 2023 without paying rent.
Decision Summary
The Landlord proved the allegations in the application. The Former Tenants are ordered to pay the Landlord $21,692.64, which includes rent arrears, damage costs, and application filing fees, minus the rent deposit and interest. If the Former Tenants do not pay by September 7, 2024, they will owe interest at 7% annually on the outstanding balance.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
89
Landlord Favorable
94.4%
Tenant Favorable
2.3%
Mutual Agreement
3.4%
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Financial Details
Lawful Rent
$3,300
Rent Arrears
$20,179
Application Fee
$201
Rent Deposit
$3,300
Deposit Interest
$73
Damages
$4,685
Total Owing
$21,693 (Owed to Landlord)
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