Group E Investments Ltd v Wansbrough

Landlord wins · Woodstock · 2013-07-30

Adjudicator

J.D. Searle

Dispute

Damage to Property

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

Group E Investments Ltd

Tenant

B.W.

Landlord rep

Richard Ennis

Tenant rep

Heather Cowan

What happened

Landlord sued tenant for $21,195 in damages to the rental property, including landscaping, interior damage, and loss of rental income. Tenant argued landlord re-took possession while he was still current on rent.

The ruling

The court found the tenant liable for $3,657.54 in damages, including $620.13 for living room carpet replacement, $1,000 for hardwood floor damage, and $705 for landscaping. The landlord was allowed to keep the last month's rent deposit and August rent payment.