JLPM v GJ

Tenant wins

Dispute

Harassment, Illegal Lockout

Amount

$5-10K

Landlord

G.

Tenant

J.

What happened

Tenant applied for an order determining that Landlord harassed, obstructed, coerced, threatened or interfered with the Tenant and altered the locking system without providing replacement keys. The dispute arose after a fire in the rental unit, which the Landlord claimed terminated the tenancy due to frustration.

The ruling

The Board found that the Landlord unlawfully evicted the Tenant after a fire in the rental unit. The tenancy was not terminated due to frustration, as the damage was repairable. The Landlord was ordered to pay the Tenant $6,616.35, which includes the difference in rent for one year, mail forwarding costs, and general damages.