Cooper v Shah
Landlord wins · Pickering · 2025-07-04
- Adjudicator
- Joy Xiao
- Dispute
- Harassment, Maintenance, Substantial Interference, Tenant Rights, Vital Services
- Landlord
- J.S.
- Tenant
- H.C.
- Landlord rep
- Derek Yaromich
What happened
The Tenant filed a T2 application alleging that the Landlord and the Landlord's Agent harassed him and substantially interfered with his reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit. Specific allegations included blocking laundry access, interfering with parking, verbal abuse leading to police involvement, removal of food from a shared kitchen, and failing to provide adequate heat during April 2025. The Landlord disputed all claims, providing evidence from a Municipal Bylaw Officer regarding the heating and noting that the police were called because the Tenant was brandishing a knife during a dispute.
The ruling
The Tenant's application is dismissed in its entirety. The Tenant failed to prove the allegations of harassment, interference, or withholding of vital services. The Landlord was found to have acted reasonably, particularly regarding heating maintenance and safety concerns involving the police. No costs or filing fee reimbursements were awarded.