Snyder v Montague

Tenant wins · Trent River · 2021-05-12

Adjudicator

Nancy Morris

Dispute

Maintenance, Vital Services

Amount

$5-10K

Landlord

U.M.

Tenant

A.S.

Tenant rep

D. Nasir

What happened

Tenant filed an application alleging the Landlord failed to meet maintenance obligations, including issues with heating, hot water, electrical, rats, leaks, and an unsafe toilet. The Tenant sought rent abatement for the issues.

The ruling

The Landlord is ordered to have the rental unit inspected and repaired by professionals for electrical, pest control, roof, drywall, and plumbing issues. The Landlord must pay the Tenant a rent abatement of $1,900 for the 5-month period of lack of heating and hot water, and an ongoing 25% rent abatement until the repairs are completed. The Landlord must pay the full amount owed to the Tenant by May 23, 2021.