Kumar v Sahota

Tenant wins · Etobicoke · 2022-02-07

Adjudicator

Peter Nicholson

Dispute

Tenant rights, Maintenance

Notice

Non-payment of rent (N4), Personal use (N12)

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

G.S.

Tenant

M.K.

Landlord rep

A. Sahota

What happened

Tenant filed T6 and T2 applications alleging Landlord's failure to meet maintenance obligations, illegal entry, harassment, and substantial interference with reasonable enjoyment. Tenant complained about pest issues, electrical outlets, and paint on walls. Landlord was found to have breached some obligations, resulting in rent abatements.

The ruling

The Landlord is ordered to pay the Tenant $486.00, which includes $385.00 for rent abatements and $101.00 for the cost of filing the applications. If not paid by February 18, 2022, interest will accrue at 2.00% annually on the outstanding balance.