Royant v St ville

Tenant wins · North York · 2024-12-03

Adjudicator

Robert Patchett

Dispute

Alteration Of Locking System, Harassment, Illegal Entry, Illegal Retention Of Rent Deposit

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

B.S.V., G.C.

Tenant

G.R.

What happened

Tenant applied for an order determining that the Landlords entered the rental unit illegally, altered the locking system without providing replacement keys, substantially interfered with the Tenant's reasonable enjoyment, and harassed the Tenant. The Tenant also alleged that the Landlords collected or retained money illegally.

The ruling

The Tenant proved the allegations contained in the application on a balance of probabilities. The Landlords are ordered to pay the Tenant $2,536.34, which includes a rent refund, increased rent for the new tenancy, general damages, and the application fee. The Landlord George Crawford is also ordered to pay an administrative fine of $300.00 to the LTB.