Duquette v Dadalia

Tenant wins · Kingston · 2022-02-08

Adjudicator

Randy Aulbrook

Dispute

Maintenance

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

P.D.

Tenant

R.D.

Tenant rep

Micah-Zierer Clyke

What happened

Tenant applied for an order determining that Landlord failed to meet maintenance obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, specifically regarding an ongoing cockroach and bed bug infestation problem dating back to 2019.

The ruling

The Landlord is ordered to pay the Tenant $497.00 as a rent abatement for failing to maintain the rental unit and properly treat for pest infestation. Additionally, the Landlord must pay $53.00 for the application fee, totaling $550.00. Payment is due by February 15, 2022, with interest accruing thereafter if unpaid.