Vanrow Holdings v D* Serpa

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Order Date: April 15, 2026
*** Tecumseh Crescent, Kitchener, ON N2B2P9
Contested Dispute
Application L2Filed by LandlordDocument Order

Decision in favor of

Landlord

Dispute Categories

Notices Sent

Personal Use (N13)

Subsections of RTA Quoted

50(1)(c)53(1)83
ContentionLow

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Citation: Vanrow Holdings v D* Serpa, LTB-L-074405-25, 2026 ONLTB 30334

File Number: LTB-L-074405-25

Timeline

Hearing Date

Apr 2026

6 days

Order Date

Apr 15, 2026

2 months

Tenancy End Date

May 2026

Decision

The Landlord's application for termination based on renovations was granted. The tenancy is terminated effective May 31, 2026, as agreed by the parties.

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Reason for Eviction Relief

Landlord agreed to the requested termination date of May 31, 2026.

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Dispute

Landlord applied to terminate the tenancy for major renovations requiring vacant possession. The application was granted after a review process.

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Determinations

  • The Landlord proved on a balance of probabilities the grounds for termination of the tenancy.
  • The Landlord provided proper compensation for the N13 notice by waiving one month of rent.
  • The parties agreed to terminate the tenancy effective May 31, 2026.
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Landlord's Arguments

Arguments

The Landlord asserted that the renovations were so extensive that they required a building permit and vacant possession under the Act.

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Actions and Evidence

The Landlord testified regarding the planned work, including utility and structural changes, and provided a building permit and plans.

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Considerations

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Tenant's Arguments

Arguments

The Tenant suggested the Landlord was financially motivated but did not challenge the necessity of the renovations.

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Actions and Evidence

The Tenant acknowledged the renovation plans and did not contest the Landlord's intention to convert the unit into a duplex.

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Considerations

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