Tenants Prevail in Welland Rental Dispute with Landlord

Dispute Summary

The landlord, Star Towers Ltd, filed multiple L2 applications to terminate the tenancies and evict the tenants based on the assertion that it required possession of the rental units for demolition or repair/renovation. The LTB dismissed these applications, finding the N13 notices were invalid. The tenants filed multiple T1, T2 and T6 applications seeking compensation from the landlord. On September 17, 2023, the landlord allegedly began demolition activities while the units were still occupied, leading to the Fire Marshal closing the complex and removing the tenants. The tenants filed T2 applications regarding the landlord's actions. The LTB is now addressing the landlord's non-compliance with previous orders and the tenants' ongoing applications.

Determinations

• Landlord filed invalid N13 notices
• Landlord began demolition activities while units were occupied
• Fire Marshal closed complex and removed tenants
• Landlord failed to comply with previous LTB orders
• Landlord and shareholders exploited corporate structure to avoid liability

Arguments and Actions