Walters v Williamsville Property Management - LTB Ruling on Maintenance Issues
Tenants awarded $597 from landlord for maintenance failures in Kingston rental unit
Summarized by RentZenLast updated: November 3, 2024
Case Summary
Unit ****, 501 Frontenac St, Kingston, ON K7K4L9
Decision in favor of
tenant
Balance Owed to Tenants
$597
Dispute Categories
Subsections of RTA Quoted
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Timeline
Application Date
Apr 2022
Hearing Date
Apr 2024
Order Date
May 6, 2024
Dispute Summary
Tenants applied for an order determining that the Landlord substantially interfered with their reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit or residential complex, and failed to meet the Landlord's maintenance obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006.
Determinations
- Tenants' T2 application regarding discontinuance or reduction of services or facilities dismissed for lack of jurisdiction
- Tenants' T2 application regarding lack of contact information for Landlord dismissed
- Landlord failed to timely and effectively address issues with fridge, hot/cold water, and garbage/cleanliness of common areas
- Tenants entitled to rent abatement of $448.80 for hot/cold water issue and $48.00 for application filing fee
Arguments and Actions
Tenant
Actions
Tenants vacated the rental unit on August 31, 2023.
Decision Summary
Landlord ordered to pay Tenants $596.80, including $548.80 rent abatement for hot/cold water issue and $48.00 application filing fee. Landlord failed to timely and effectively address issues with fridge, hot/cold water, and garbage/cleanliness of common areas.
Adjudicator Details
LTB Member
Total Orders
163
Landlord Favorable
87.7%
Tenant Favorable
3.7%
Mutual Agreement
8.6%
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Financial Details
Lawful Rent
$2,244
Application Fee
$48
Total Owing
$597 (Owed to Tenants)
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