Capozzi v Covello

Landlord wins · Concord · 2025-10-31

Adjudicator

Jagger Benham

Dispute

Damage to Property, Non-payment of Rent, Utilities

Amount

$5-10K

Landlord

L.C., A.C.

Tenant

M.C.

What happened

The Landlords filed an application against the Former Tenant seeking compensation for rent arrears, unpaid utility costs (electricity and water), and property damages (garage door and washroom sink). The Former Tenant had already vacated the rental unit on April 15, 2024, prior to the hearing. The Landlords sought to recover out-of-pocket expenses incurred due to the Tenant's failure to pay utilities and for repairs necessitated by damage caused during the tenancy.

The ruling

The Former Tenant is ordered to pay the Landlords a total of $8,338.49. This amount includes $8,232.19 in rent arrears and compensation, $1,818.37 for unpaid utilities, $717.00 for property damages, and the $186.00 application fee, minus the $3,425.00 paid since filing and the $2,615.07 rent deposit with interest. Payment is due by November 11, 2025, after which interest will accrue.