Corriveau v KW Property Management Corp

Tenant wins · Kitchener · 2023-08-23

Adjudicator

Robert Patchett

Dispute

Harassment, Maintenance, Substantial Interference

Notice

Non-payment of rent (N4), Persistent late payment (N8), Tenant rights (T2), Personal use (N12), Bad faith eviction (T5), Maintenance (T6)

Amount

$10-20K

Landlord

KW Property Management Corp

Tenant

J.H.C., J.E.C.

Landlord rep

Howard Tovarges

What happened

Tenants filed applications alleging the Landlord failed to meet maintenance obligations, substantially interfered with their reasonable enjoyment, and harassed them. Issues included delayed thermostat repair, unsafe deck, parking access, yard work, and hydro billing.

The ruling

The Landlord failed to meet maintenance obligations and interfered with the Tenants' reasonable enjoyment. The Landlord must pay the Tenants $14,539.65 in rent abatement and application fees. The Tenants are entitled to an ongoing 10% rent reduction until the HVAC and hydro issues are resolved.