Barnett v Taselos

Tenant wins · Toronto · 2024-01-16

Adjudicator

Robert Patchett

Dispute

Withholding vital services, Harassment, Maintenance, Substantial interference

Notice

Non-payment of rent (N4), Tenant rights (T2), Persistent late payment (N8)

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

M.T., P.T.

Tenant

J.D., E.B.

Landlord rep

David Ciobotaru

What happened

Tenants applied for orders determining that the Landlords substantially interfered with their reasonable enjoyment, harassed them, withheld vital services, and failed to meet maintenance obligations. The Landlords were represented by David Ciobotaru.

The ruling

The Tenant proved the allegations on a balance of probabilities. The Landlord must pay the Tenants $3,043.91, which includes a rent abatement of $2,470 and reimbursement of $520.91 for out-of-pocket expenses. The Landlord must also pay a $5,700 administrative fine to the LTB.