Labelle v Talbot

Tenant wins · Timmins · 2022-10-19

Adjudicator

Camille Tancioco

Dispute

Substantial Interference, Maintenance

Amount

$5-10K

Landlord

D.T.

Tenant

A.L.

Tenant rep

P. Raymond

What happened

Tenant filed an application against the Landlord for failing to meet maintenance obligations, substantially interfering with reasonable enjoyment, and other issues. The Tenant withdrew some allegations during the hearing. The Board found the Landlord failed to repair windows, address water damage, and remedy mold issues in a timely manner.

The ruling

The Landlord is ordered to pay the Tenant $6,035.35, which includes $5,987.35 for rent abatement due to maintenance issues and substantial interference, and $48.00 for the cost of filing the application. The Landlord must pay by November 6, 2022, or interest will start accruing at 2.00% annually.