CLE v GS

Tenant wins · 2015-01-16

Dispute

Vital Service Interference

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

G.

Tenant

C.

Landlord rep

Mr. MS

Tenant rep

Ms. LL

What happened

Tenant applied for an order determining that Landlord withheld or deliberately interfered with the reasonable supply of a vital service, care service, or food that the Landlord is obligated to supply under the tenancy agreement. The issue to be determined is which party is responsible for the payment of the electricity account, as the electricity to the unit was disconnected for non-payment.

The ruling

The Landlord substantially interfered with the reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit by deliberately interfering with the reasonable supply of vital service (electricity). The original $300 fine to the Landlord and $545.90 rent abatement to the Tenant remain in effect. The Tenant is not required to pay rent up to and including January 15, 2015.