Belanco v Nickell

Landlord wins · Brantford · 2025-08-27

Adjudicator

Charles Dowdall

Dispute

Damage to Property, Substantial Interference

Amount

$5-10K

Landlord

N.B.

Tenant

L.S.N., K.E.R.

What happened

The Landlord applied for compensation from Former Tenants for undue damages to the rental unit and for out-of-pocket costs resulting from conduct that substantially interfered with the Landlord's lawful rights. The Tenants had vacated the unit on October 1, 2023. The Landlord alleged that the Tenants blocked contractors attempting to repair a basement flood, leading to increased costs, and left the unit with significant damages, including smoke odors and broken fixtures.

The ruling

The Former Tenants are ordered to pay the Landlord $7,157.86 by September 7, 2025. This amount covers $4,821.86 for physical damages and cleaning, $2,150.00 for out-of-pocket expenses due to interference with repairs, and the $186.00 application fee. The Landlord's claim for lost rental income was dismissed.