N.H.I. v F.S.

Split/Other wins · 2017-02-17

Dispute

Substantial Interference

Notice

N5 Notice to End your Tenancy For Interfering with Others, Damage or Overcrowding

Landlord

N.

Tenant

F.

Landlord rep

L.B., A.T.

What happened

Landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict Tenant due to Tenant substantially interfering with the reasonable enjoyment or lawful right, privilege or interest of the Landlord or another tenant. The allegations were that the Tenant had: (a) taped over ceiling vents in the bathroom and kitchen, (b) stored paint in the rental unit, (c) changed 15 amp fuses in the fuse box for 20 and 30 amp fuses, and (d) installed a non-grounded outlet close to the bathroom sink.

The ruling

The Landlord's application is granted in part. The Tenant is ordered to allow the Landlord to remove the non-grounded electrical outlet installed in the bathroom. The Tenant is prohibited from installing any electrical outlets or fixtures without the Landlord's consent. The Tenant must reimburse the Landlord for the reasonable cost of removing the bathroom outlet within 30 days of receiving the invoice. If the Tenant fails to comply, the Landlord may apply to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant.