Tenant Wins Interference Case: Short v Mojganre Inc. 2024
Windsor tenant awarded $2350 for landlord's illegal entry, interference with storage and parking
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: October 13, 2024
Case Summary
1179 Howard Ave, Windsor, ON N9A1S6
Decision in favor of
tenant
Balance Owed to Tenant
$2,350
Dispute Categories
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Timeline
Application Date
Dec 2022
Hearing Date
Feb 2024
Order Date
Mar 14, 2024
Dispute Summary
Tenant applied for an order determining that the Landlord entered the rental unit illegally, substantially interfered with the reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit or residential complex, and harassed, obstructed, coerced, threatened or interfered with the Tenant.
Determinations
- Landlord entered Tenant's storage space illegally
- Landlord substantially interfered with Tenant's reasonable enjoyment by attempting to remove Tenant's storage space and parking
- Landlord did not substantially interfere by requesting rent increase or demanding removal of door sensors
Arguments and Actions
Landlord
Actions
Landlord entered Tenant's storage space, demanded Tenant remove belongings and door sensors, threatened to tow Tenant's vehicle
Tenant
Actions
Tenant had exclusive use of basement storage space for 8.5 years, installed door sensors for security
Decision Summary
The Landlord must pay the Tenant $2,350 for illegally entering the Tenant's storage space, attempting to unilaterally remove the Tenant's storage space and parking, and for the Tenant's application filing fee.
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
Application Fee
$48
Total Owing
$2,350 (Owed to Tenant)
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