2290895 ONTARIO INC v Farrell

Split/Other wins · Collingwood · 2024-04-18

Adjudicator

Stephen Rotstein

Dispute

Damage to Property, Substantial Interference

Notice

N5

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

2290895 ONTARIO INC

Tenant

R.F.

Landlord rep

Terri Landriault

What happened

Landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant due to substantial interference with the Landlord's reasonable enjoyment and undue damage to the rental unit. The Landlord alleged the Tenant caused excessive noise, removed smoke detectors, and improperly installed a washer and dryer. The Landlord also claimed compensation for the cost of repairs.

The ruling

The Landlord has proven a ground for termination of the tenancy due to the unsafe installation of the washer and dryer. However, the Tribunal granted relief from eviction subject to the Tenant correctly reinstalling the washer and dryer or removing them by May 18, 2024. The Landlord's claim for $18,645 in damages was not supported by sufficient evidence.