Grant v Adjei

Landlord wins · Ottawa · 2022-11-25

Adjudicator

Susan Priest

Dispute

Persistent late payment, Damages

Notice

Persistent late payment (N8)

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

R.D., J.G.

Tenant

E.A., E.A.

What happened

Landlords applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict Tenants due to wilful or negligent damage to the premises, serious impairment of safety, and persistent late payment of rent. The Landlords also sought compensation for damages and costs.

The ruling

The Landlords are entitled to compensation of $1,195 for one month's rent, as they took reasonable steps to re-rent the unit but were hindered by the Tenants' lack of clear communication. The claim for $300 in damages is dismissed due to lack of evidence.