G. R. v Landlord

Split/Other wins

Dispute

Illegal Act, Maintenance, Substantial Interference, Tenant Rights

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

L.

Tenant

G.R.

What happened

Tenant applied for an order determining that the Landlord collected money illegally, failed to maintain the rental unit, altered the locking system without providing replacement keys, substantially interfered with reasonable enjoyment, and withheld or interfered with vital services.

The ruling

The Landlord is ordered to pay the Tenant $550.00 for inconvenience and poor treatment. The Landlord is entitled to set off this amount against outstanding utility bills owed by the Tenant.