Medallion Corporation v Hughey - LTB Ruling on Non-Payment of Rent
Toronto landlord wins eviction order against tenant for $16502 in unpaid rent
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: November 3, 2024
Case Summary
Unit ****, 79 Jameson Avenue, Toronto, ON M6K2W7
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed to Landlord
$14,537
Dispute Categories
Notices Sent
Subsections of RTA Quoted
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Timeline
Application Date
Oct 2023
Hearing Date
Mar 2024
Order Date
May 3, 2024
Tenancy End Date
May 2024
Dispute Summary
Landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant due to non-payment of rent. The Landlord served a valid N4 Notice and the Tenant did not void the notice by paying the arrears.
Determinations
- Tenant requested adjournment to seek legal counsel, but did not demonstrate reasonable efforts to do so
- Landlord served valid N4 Notice
- Tenant did not void notice by paying arrears
- Tenant still in possession on hearing date
- Lawful rent is $1,530.01 per month
- Tenant owes $16,502.44 in rent arrears to March 31, 2024
- Landlord incurred $201 in application filing fees
- Tenant paid $2,500 since application filed
- Tenant has $1,530.01 rent deposit with $11.42 interest
- Relief from eviction under s.83(1) would be unfair
Arguments and Actions
Tenant
Actions
Tenant testified that he fell behind on other bills, sought Rent Bank assistance, and his brother is now handling his finances.
Decision Summary
The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant for non-payment of rent is granted. The Tenant may void the order by paying $19,763.46 on or before May 14, 2024. If the Tenant does not void the order, the Tenant must vacate the unit by May 14, 2024 and pay the Landlord $14,537.40 plus daily compensation.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
62
Landlord Favorable
91.9%
Tenant Favorable
4.8%
Mutual Agreement
3.2%
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Financial Details
Lawful Rent
$1,530
Rent Arrears
$16,502
Application Fee
$201
Rent Deposit
$1,530
Deposit Interest
$11
Total Owing
$14,537 (Owed to Landlord)
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