Landlord Wins Damages and Utility Costs in Pietrobon v Vinters Case: Pietrobon v Vinters 2024
Landlord awarded $914 in damages and costs from former tenants in LTB case
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: November 3, 2024
Case Summary
46 First Ave, Russell, ON K4R1C9
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed to Landlord
$914
Dispute Categories
Subsections of RTA Quoted
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Timeline
Application Date
Dec 2023
Hearing Date
Mar 2024
Order Date
Apr 12, 2024
Dispute Summary
Landlord applied for an order requiring the Former Tenant to pay the Landlord's reasonable out-of-pocket costs that are the result of the Former Tenant's conduct or that of another occupant of the rental unit or someone the Former Tenant permitted in the residential complex. This conduct substantially interfered with the Landlord's reasonable enjoyment of the residential complex or another lawful right, privilege or interest. The Landlord also applied for an order requiring the Former Tenant to pay the Landlord's reasonable out-of-pocket costs that are the result of the Former Tenant's failure to pay utility costs they were required to pay under the terms of the tenancy agreement. The Landlord also applied for an order requiring the Former Tenant to pay the Landlord's reasonable out-of-pocket costs that the Landlord incurred or will incur to repair or replace undue damage to property. The damage was caused wilfully or negligently by the Former Tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or someone the Former Tenant permitted in the residential complex.
Determinations
- Landlord served valid application and notice
- Former Tenant vacated on 2022-12-31
- Application filed within 1 year of Former Tenant vacating
- Former Tenant admits to owing unpaid utilities and damage to cupboards
- Landlord failed to prove Former Tenant caused other damages
- Landlord failed to prove Former Tenant engaged in threatening behavior
- Landlord cannot claim compensation for yard maintenance as it is Landlord's obligation
Decision Summary
The Landlord's application was partially granted. The Former Tenant was ordered to pay $728.39 for unpaid utilities and damage to cupboards, as well as $186 for the application filing fee. The Landlord's claims for other damages and compensation for substantial interference were dismissed.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
1051
Landlord Favorable
97.3%
Tenant Favorable
1.7%
Mutual Agreement
0.9%
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Financial Details
Application Fee
$186
Damages
$728
Total Owing
$914 (Owed to Landlord)
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