Evictly

Stina v Kiani

Tenant wins · Ancaster · 2022-01-04

Adjudicator
Sandra Macchione
Dispute
Illegal Entry, Substantial Interference
Amount
<$5K
Landlord
H.K., S.K.
Tenant
F.S.
Landlord rep
Sam Kiani
Tenant rep
Angelique Aberdeen

What happened

Tenant applied for an order determining that Landlord Agents have collected or retained money illegally and determining the Landlord Agents entered the rental unit illegally and substantially interfered with the reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit or residential complex by the Tenant or by a member of the Tenant's household.

The ruling

The Landlord Agents are ordered to pay the Tenant $3,608.74, which includes interest on the last month's rent deposit, compensation for the stress and harassment caused by the unlawful eviction, and the Tenant's moving expenses. The Landlord is also ordered to pay the $53 application fee.