Birko v Gdovin

Landlord wins · Brampton · 2025-11-26

Adjudicator

Fabio Quattrociocchi

Dispute

Damage to Property, Non-payment of Rent, Substantial Interference

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

R.Y.B., D.S.H.

Tenant

J.M.G.

Landlord rep

Mal Melanson

What happened

The Landlords applied for rent arrears, compensation for damages, and out-of-pocket expenses against a Former Tenant who vacated the unit on July 31, 2024. The Landlords sought compensation for unpaid June and July 2024 rent, repair costs for weatherstripping and a shower head, and a $6,000 claim for 'stress' and inconvenience related to the proceedings. The Tenant disputed the June rent arrears and denied causing damage, attributing property issues to wear and tear or poor workmanship. The LTB found the Tenant liable for the rent arrears but dismissed the damage and substantial interference claims due to lack of evidence.

The ruling

The Former Tenant is ordered to pay the Landlords $1,276.09. This amount includes rent arrears for June and July 2024 and the filing fee, minus the last month's rent deposit and accrued interest. All of the Landlords' claims for property damages and 'stress' compensation were dismissed for lack of merit or evidence.