DM and NM v Residential Landlord

Split/Other wins · 2017-09-20

Dispute

Maintenance, Substantial Interference

Landlord

R.L.

Tenant

D., N.

Landlord rep

MWM

What happened

Tenants applied for orders related to the Landlord's obligations to supply electricity and the Landlord's interference with the reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit. The Landlord requested a review of the original order.

The ruling

The Landlord is entitled to seek reimbursement for the cost of supplying electricity to the Tenants' unit in accordance with the tenancy agreement. The Landlord shall pay the Tenants $300 rent abatement and $185 reconnection fee as compensation for the Landlord's interference with the supply of electricity.