Sikder v Bedard

Split/Other wins · Hawkesbury · 2022-11-29

Adjudicator

Robert Patchett

Dispute

Non-payment of Rent, Maintenance

Notice

Non-payment of rent (N4)

Amount

$5-10K

Landlord

A.H.S.

Tenant

J.L.B.

Landlord rep

James Moak

What happened

Landlord applied for eviction due to non-payment of rent. Tenant raised maintenance issues under s.82 of the Residential Tenancies Act. The Board found merit in both parties' claims, ordering a payment plan for rent arrears and a rent abatement for maintenance issues.

The ruling

The Board ordered the Tenant to pay $7,641.00 in rent arrears, subject to a payment plan. The Landlord's eviction application was denied. The Tenant was granted a 20% rent abatement for ongoing maintenance issues, with potential increase to 25% if repairs are not completed by March 31, 2023. The Landlord was ordered to facilitate direct deposit payments or arrange rent collection at the rental unit to accommodate the Tenant's disability.