Richmond Hill Comfort v Harris: Rent Arrears and Eviction Case 2024
Richmond Hill tenant granted extension to pay $4892 rent arrears or find alternative housing
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: November 14, 2024
Case Summary
Unit ****, 653 Major Mackenzie Dr E, Richmond Hill, ON L4C1J8
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed to Landlord
$3,151
Dispute Categories
Notices Sent
Subsections of RTA Quoted
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Timeline
Application Date (Estimate)
Feb 2024
Hearing Date
Jun 2024
Order Date
Jun 19, 2024
Tenancy End Date
Jul 2024
We estimate Application Date using rent arrears.
Dispute Summary
Landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict Tenant due to non-payment of rent and NSF cheque charges. Tenant disputed initial arrears but agreed to the Landlord's rent ledger after review.
Determinations
- Valid N4 Notice served
- Tenant did not void notice
- Tenant in possession of unit
- Lawful rent is $1,194.56
- Tenant paid $5,084.56 since application
- Rent arrears to June 30, 2024 are $4,892.16
Arguments and Actions
Landlord
Actions
Testified that tenant's non-payment has negative financial impact
Tenant
Arguments
Requested additional time to find alternative housing
Actions
Proposed payment plan of $250/month towards arrears
Decision Summary
Tenant granted extension until July 31, 2024 to pay arrears or secure alternative housing. Tenancy can be voided by paying $5,118.16 by June 30, 2024 or $6,312.72 by July 31, 2024.
Reason for Eviction Relief
Long-standing tenancy and challenging rental market
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
32
Landlord Favorable
78.1%
Tenant Favorable
12.5%
Mutual Agreement
9.4%
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Financial Details
Lawful Rent
$1,195
Rent Arrears
$4,892
Application Fee
$186
Rent Deposit
$950
Deposit Interest
$215
Other Owed Amount
$40
NSF Cheque Charges
Total Owing
$3,151 (Owed to Landlord)
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