Rampersad v Rowe and Columbia

Landlord wins · Quinte West · 2021-02-09

Adjudicator

Kimberly Parish

Dispute

Damage to Property, Improper Use Of Rental Unit

Notice

N7- Impairment of Safety

Amount

>$20K

Landlord

S.R.

Tenant

J.R., M.C.

Landlord rep

Alvin Chan

What happened

Landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenants due to extensive damage to the rental unit, including damage from animal feces and waste. The Landlord claimed the unit was unfit for human habitation and required extensive repairs estimated at over $35,000.

The ruling

The tenancy is terminated effective December 30, 2020, the date the Tenants vacated the unit. The Tenants are ordered to pay the Landlord $35,000, which is the maximum jurisdiction of the Board, for the extensive damage to the rental unit. If the Tenants do not pay by February 20, 2021, they will owe interest at 2% annually on the outstanding balance.