Landlord Wins Damages and Rent Arrears Case: Szela v Monteith 2024
Landlords awarded over $24000 from tenants for rent arrears and property damage in Strathroy rental dispute
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: October 13, 2024
Case Summary
205 Rushby Street, Strathroy, ON N7G0E7
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed to Landlord
$24,460
Dispute Categories
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Timeline
Tenancy End Date
Apr 2024
Hearing Date
Aug 2024
Order Date
Sep 6, 2024
Dispute Summary
Landlords applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict Tenants due to non-payment of rent and damages to the rental unit. The Tenants vacated the rental unit on April 15, 2024 prior to the hearing.
Determinations
- Tenancy terminated on April 15, 2024
- Rent arrears of $7,479.45 up to move-out date
- Landlord entitled to $186 application filing fee
- Landlord held $3,000 rent deposit, plus $105.41 interest
- Tenants requested extension to pay arrears, but not granted
- Tenants liable for $3,053.46 in damages
- Tenants liable for $4,907.95 in floor replacement costs
- Tenants liable for $10,647.44 in carpet replacement costs
- Tenants liable for $791 in garage and basement floor resurfacing
Arguments and Actions
Tenant
Actions
Tenants vacated the rental unit on April 15, 2024 without paying full rent arrears.
Decision Summary
The tenancy was terminated effective April 15, 2024 when the Tenants vacated the rental unit. The Tenants are ordered to pay the Landlord $4,560.04 for rent arrears and application filing fees, and $19,900.45 for damages to the rental unit. If the Tenants do not pay the amounts by September 17, 2024, they will owe interest at 7% annually on the outstanding balance.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
47
Landlord Favorable
89.4%
Tenant Favorable
6.4%
Mutual Agreement
4.3%
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Financial Details
Rent Arrears
$7,479
Application Fee
$186
Rent Deposit
$3,000
Deposit Interest
$105
Damages
$19,900
Total Owing
$24,460 (Owed to Landlord)
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