Landlord Wins Damages and Rent Arrears: Virk v Singh 2024
Brampton tenants ordered to pay $10041 for rent arrears and extensive property damage
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: November 14, 2024
Case Summary
Unit ****, 40 Beachsurf Road, Brampton, ON L6R2R4
Decision in favor of
landlord
Balance Owed to Landlord
$10,041
Dispute Categories
Notices Sent
Subsections of RTA Quoted
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Timeline
Application Date (Estimate)
Dec 2022
Tenancy End Date
Mar 2023
Hearing Date
Jul 2024
Order Date
Aug 30, 2024
We estimate Application Date using rent arrears. Tenancy ended before hearing.
Dispute Summary
Landlord applied for an order requiring Former Tenants to pay rent arrears and compensation for damages caused to the rental unit beyond normal wear and tear.
Determinations
- Landlord proved allegations on balance of probabilities
- Tenants caused undue damage to rental unit
- Repair costs deemed reasonable
- Tenants did not contest evidence
Arguments and Actions
Landlord
Actions
Presented photographic evidence of property damage and contractor invoice
Tenant
Actions
Tenants vacated rental unit on March 31, 2023, leaving significant damage
Aggravating Factors
Significant property damage, removed smoke detectors, broken electrical fixtures
Decision Summary
Former Tenants ordered to pay $10,040.57 to Landlord for rent arrears, damages, and application costs, with interest to start on September 11, 2024, if not paid in full by September 10, 2024.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
100
Landlord Favorable
85.0%
Tenant Favorable
11.0%
Mutual Agreement
4.0%
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Financial Details
Lawful Rent
$1,300
Rent Arrears
$5,200
Application Fee
$186
Rent Deposit
$1,300
Deposit Interest
$45
Damages
$6,000
Total Owing
$10,041 (Owed to Landlord)
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