Cameron Forrest v Adelaide Oshawa Realty Ltd

Landlord wins · Oshawa · 2021-05-08

Adjudicator

Elle Venhola

Dispute

Maintenance

Landlord

Adelaide Oshawa Realty Ltd

Tenant

C.F.

Landlord rep

Peter Werhun

What happened

Tenant filed an application alleging that the Landlord failed to maintain and repair the rental unit as required by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006.

The ruling

The Tenant's claims for compensation for damages to personal property prior to March 26, 2020 are barred by the one-year limitation period. The Landlord is ordered to pay the Tenant $680.24 for the purchase of a mini-fridge and compact freezer, and a rent abatement of $716.78 for the inconvenience of not having a functioning refrigerator. The Tenant's other claims are dismissed.