J.R v W.Z

Split/Other wins · 2018-07-26

Dispute

Maintenance, Reduced And Discontinued Service Or Facility, Substantial Interference

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

W.

Tenant

J.

What happened

Tenant applied for orders related to substantial interference with reasonable enjoyment, reduction or discontinuance of services or facilities, and failure to maintain the rental unit in a good state of repair and fit for habitation.

The ruling

The Tenant's claims for rent rebate due to renovations and humidity were dismissed. The Tenant was awarded $29.99 for a space heater purchase due to inadequate heat, $2,711 for rent paid during the period the unit was uninhabitable, and $500 for an illegal entry by the Landlord's son.