Clarke v Rothenburg

Landlord wins · Hanover · 2025-09-03

Adjudicator

Sean Ramage

Dispute

Safety, Utilities

Notice

Safety impairment (N7)

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

H.C.

Tenant

K.R.

Tenant rep

Sean Webber

What happened

The Landlord applied for termination of the tenancy due to safety impairment and for compensation regarding unpaid utility costs. The termination request was withdrawn because the Tenant vacated the unit prior to the hearing. The primary dispute focused on whether an oral agreement existed requiring the Tenant to pay hydro costs exceeding $300 per month.

The ruling

The tenancy was terminated effective March 31, 2025, the date the Tenant vacated. The Tenant is ordered to pay the Landlord $194.70, which consists of $8.70 for excess hydro costs and $186.00 for the application filing fee. Interest will accrue if the amount is not paid by September 8, 2025.