T* Cuong Phuong v A******** Howell
Last updated: November 20, 2024
Order
Ordered by Charles Dowdall,Tribunals Ontario under Section 69, Residential Tenancies Act 2006
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Citation: T* Cuong Phuong v A******** Howell, LTB-L-030088-24
File Number: LTB-L-030088-24-HR
Timeline
Application Date (Estimate)
Oct 2023
Tenancy End Date
May 2024
Hearing Date
Sep 2024
Order Date
Sep 19, 2024
We estimate Application Date using rent arrears. Tenancy ended before hearing.
Decision
The tenancy is terminated as of May 31, 2024, the date the Tenant vacated the rental unit. The Tenant is ordered to pay the Landlord $16,186.00, which includes rent arrears up to the move-out date and the cost of filing the application. If the Tenant does not pay the full amount by September 30, 2024, they will start owing interest at 7% annually on the outstanding balance.
Dispute
Landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict Tenant due to non-payment of rent. The Tenant did not attend the hearing, although properly served with notice.
Determinations
- Landlord served valid N4 Notice
- Tenant did not void notice by paying arrears
- Tenant in possession on application date
- Tenant vacated on 2024-05-31
- Lawful rent due on 1st of each month
- No payments made since application filed
Landlord's Arguments
Tenant's Arguments
Actions and Evidence
Tenant vacated the rental unit on May 31, 2024 without paying full rent arrears.
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