Ahmed Elbeheiry v Tian Yu

Tenant wins · Ottawa · 2023-05-30

Adjudicator

Kelly Delaney

Dispute

Bad Faith Eviction, Substantial Interference

Amount

$10-20K

Landlord

T.Y.

Tenant

A.E.

Tenant rep

Reem Chansedine

What happened

The tenant applied for an order determining that the landlord substantially interfered with the reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit or residential complex, and that the landlord gave a notice of termination in bad faith. The landlord claimed he needed the property for his parents to move in, but later admitted this was a lie to regain possession, and the property was sold shortly after the tenant vacated.

The ruling

The Board found that the landlord gave a notice of termination in bad faith, and ordered the landlord to pay the tenant $1,095 in moving costs and $10,800 in rent differential for 12 months.