HT v FR and PA

Split/Other wins · 2016-09-15

Dispute

Harassment, Maintenance, Substantial Interference, Vital Service

Notice

Non-payment of rent (N5)

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

F., P.

Tenant

H., R.

What happened

Tenant applied for orders related to landlord's failure to maintain the rental unit, including inadequate heat, disrepair to the oven, inadequate lighting, and an unsecured mailbox. Tenant also alleged landlord harassment and withholding of vital service (heat).

The ruling

Landlords ordered to pay tenant $846.30 for rent abatement, space heater costs, and oven repair. Landlords required to repair heating system and bedroom lighting by October 6, 2016. Insufficient evidence to establish landlord harassment or withholding of vital service.