Zhong v Gibson
Last updated: June 3, 2025
Order
Ordered by Benjamin Seigel,Tribunals Ontario under Section 88.2, Residential Tenancies Act, 2006
Decision in favor of
Landlord
Dispute Categories
Subsections of RTA Quoted
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Citation: Zhong v Gibson, 2025 ONLTB 24540
File Number: LTB-L-014575-24
Timeline
Tenancy End Date
Feb 2023
Hearing Date
Jan 2025
Order Date
Apr 9, 2025
Decision
The Former Tenant shall pay the Landlord $14,144.13 for unpaid utility costs, damages to the rental unit, and interference with the Landlord's rights. The Former Tenant shall also pay $150 in costs to the LTB.
Dispute
Landlord applied for an order requiring the Former Tenant to pay the Landlord's reasonable out-of-pocket costs that are the result of the Former Tenant's failure to pay utility costs and damages to the rental unit.
Determinations
- Landlord served application and notice of hearing properly
- Former Tenant vacated rental unit on February 25, 2023
- Former Tenant responsible for 100% of utility costs
- Former Tenant caused damage to flooring, light fixtures, and walls
- Former Tenant interfered with Landlord's rights by not removing deck
Landlord's Arguments
Tenant's Arguments
Actions and Evidence
The Former Tenant acknowledged causing some damage to the flooring, but disputed the extent of the damage.
Considerations
The Former Tenant became upset during the hearing, used profanity, and disconnected from the videoconference, preventing cross-examination.
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