Baxter v Birk-Singh

Tenant wins · Forest · 2023-05-16

Adjudicator

Camille Tancioco

Dispute

Altered Locks, Illegal Entry, Substantial Interference

Amount

$10-20K

Landlord

K.B.

Tenant

S.B.

What happened

Tenant applied for an order determining that the Landlord entered the rental unit illegally, altered the locking system without providing replacement keys, and substantially interfered with the Tenant's reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit. The Tenant had vacated the unit for renovations but was not allowed to return.

The ruling

The Landlord is ordered to pay the Tenant $17,153.62, which includes $4,200 for damaged property, $12,905.62 for living expenses, and a $300 administrative fine. The Landlord must also return possession of the rental unit to the Tenant and provide her with keys.