Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation v Cameron - LTB Ruling on Illegal Acts and Safety Concerns
Landlord wins eviction case against tenant who repeatedly violated fire code and created safety issues in Toronto seniors housing complex
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: November 3, 2024
Case Summary
Unit ****, 100 Cavell Ave, Etobicoke, ON M8V3V6
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed to Landlord
$1,205
Dispute Categories
Notices Sent
Subsections of RTA Quoted
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Timeline
Application Date
Sep 2023
Hearing Date
May 2024
Order Date
Jul 10, 2024
Tenancy End Date
Jul 2024
Dispute Summary
Landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant due to the Tenant or the Tenant's guests committing illegal acts by continuously opening and closing fire doors, and seriously impairing the safety of other residents in the residential complex.
Determinations
- Landlord served valid N6 and N7 Notices
- Tenant committed illegal acts by propping open fire doors and using them as an entrance
- Tenant's actions created a fire hazard and safety concern for other residents
- Tenant did not attend hearing to dispute Landlord's application
Arguments and Actions
Tenant
Actions
Tenant and Tenant's guests continuously opened and closed fire doors, using them as an entrance to the building
Aggravating Factors
Tenant repeatedly opened and closed fire doors, creating a fire hazard and safety concern for other residents
Decision Summary
The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant was granted. The Tenant must vacate the rental unit by July 15, 2024. The Tenant was ordered to pay the Landlord $1,205.11, which includes compensation for use of the unit and the application filing fee. If the Tenant does not pay the full amount by July 15, 2024, they will start owing interest at 7% annually on the outstanding balance.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
14
Landlord Favorable
78.6%
Tenant Favorable
7.1%
Mutual Agreement
14.3%
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Financial Details
Lawful Rent
$139
Application Fee
$186
Total Owing
$1,205 (Owed to Landlord)
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