Avelar v Lecky

Landlord wins · Ancaster · 2025-10-21

Adjudicator

Amanda Kovats

Dispute

Damage to Property

Amount

>$20K

Landlord

S.A., M.M.

Tenant

J.L.

Landlord rep

Daniel English

What happened

The Landlords applied for compensation from a Former Tenant for significant and extensive damages caused to the rental property, including damage from multiple pets, structural damage to walls, and unauthorized alterations. The Former Tenant did not attend the hearing despite being served.

The ruling

The Former Tenant is ordered to pay the Landlord $20,319.58 by November 1, 2025. This amount includes $20,133.58 in damages (after a 20% depreciation deduction) and the $186.00 application filing fee. If payment is not made by the deadline, interest will accrue at 4.00% annually.