mehta v ARMSTRONG
Last updated: June 3, 2025
Order
Ordered by Inderdeep Padda,Tribunals Ontario under Section 69, Residential Tenancies Act, 2006
Decision in favor of
Tenant
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Citation: mehta v ARMSTRONG, 2025 ONLTB 14583
File Number: LTB-L-052852-24
Timeline
Application Date
Jul 2024
Hearing Date
Jan 2025
Order Date
Feb 24, 2025
Decision
The Landlord's application is dismissed as the Landlord failed to provide direct evidence to support the allegations of substantial interference by the Tenant. The Landlord's hearsay evidence was not found to be necessary and reliable.
Dispute
Landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict Tenant due to Tenant's dog attacking another tenant's dog and not muzzling the dog as required. The Landlord also claimed compensation for expenses related to the Tenant's conduct.
Determinations
- Landlord filed application on July 3, 2024
- Tenant was in possession on application date
- Landlord gave Tenant first N5 notice on May 22, 2024
- Landlord gave Tenant second N5 notice on June 24, 2024
- Landlord did not summon director who witnessed incident to testify
- Landlord's hearsay evidence not necessary and reliable
Landlord's Arguments
Tenant's Arguments
Actions and Evidence
Tenant's dog attacked another tenant's dog in the residential complex. Tenant was required to muzzle her dog on the property.
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