Last updated: October 13, 2024
Ordered by Kelly Delaney,Tribunals Ontario under Section 69, Residential Tenancies Act 2006
Decision in favor of
Tenant
Ordered Amount
$6,372
to Tenant
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Citation: Mccalla v 1000085600 ONTARIO LIMITED, 2024 ONLTB 55542
File Number: LTB-T-071138-23
Application Date
Mar 2024
Hearing Date
Jun 2024
Order Date
Jul 25, 2024
The Tenant proved the Landlord illegally entered the unit, changed the locks, and substantially interfered with their reasonable enjoyment. The Tenant is awarded $1,249.66 in rent abatement, $122.80 in expenses, and $5,000 in general compensation. The Landlord is also ordered to pay a $2,500 administrative fine.
The Tenant filed an application alleging the Landlord illegally entered the rental unit, changed the locks, substantially interfered with their reasonable enjoyment, and harassed them and their guests. The Tenant sought rent abatement, reimbursement of expenses, general compensation, and an administrative fine against the Landlord.
Relied on Board guidelines and previous orders, claimed other tenants' safety and financial implications on Landlord
Landlord claimed entry was for pest control, used non-licensed agents, and placed tenant's belongings in garbage bags to treat with pesticide.
Landlord's lack of accountability and defiance when presented with video evidence of illegal entry
Tenant returned to find Landlord and agents removing their property and changing the locks. Tenant repeatedly asked Landlord to stop but was refused.
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Lawful Rent
$1,041
Administrative Fine Payable to LTB
$2,500
Ordered Amount
$6,372 (to Tenant)
Fine Payable By: Landlord
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