Lawrence and Burgess v Tavares

Tenant wins · Toronto · 2022-02-16

Adjudicator

Elle Venhola

Dispute

Substantial interference, Harassment

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

V.T.

Tenant

D.B., S.L.

What happened

Tenants applied for an order determining that the Landlord or the Landlord's superintendent or agent substantially interfered with their reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit or residential complex, and that the Landlord harassed, obstructed, threatened or interfered with the Tenants.

The ruling

The Landlord failed to take reasonable steps to address the substantial interference and harassment caused by another tenant and their occupants or guests, which directly influenced the Tenants' decision to vacate the unit prematurely. The Landlord is ordered to pay the Tenants $3,773.52, which includes a rent abatement of $773.52 and $3,000.00 for the increased rent the Tenants have incurred or will incur for a period of 12 months.