Di Giacomo v Hulme

Landlord wins · Cobourg · 2026-01-19

Adjudicator

Carrie Bertrand

Dispute

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

Notice

Non-payment of rent (N4)

Amount

>$20K

Landlord

G.D.G., B.D.G.

Tenant

D.H., E.S.

Landlord rep

Dara Saunders

What happened

The Landlords applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenants due to significant rent arrears and extensive property damage. The Landlords alleged that the Tenants failed to pay rent and caused or allowed substantial damage to the premises, including plumbing blockages, mold growth due to failure to report a sump pump failure, and structural damage to walls and doors. By the time of the hearing, the Tenants had vacated the rental unit, shifting the focus of the order to rent recovery and compensation for damages.

The ruling

The tenancy was terminated effective November 30, 2025, as the Tenants had already vacated. The Tenants are ordered to pay a total of $26,100.62 to the Landlords. This amount includes $10,730.28 for rent arrears and filing fees (after deducting the rent deposit and interest) and $15,370.34 for repairs, mold remediation, cleaning, and plumbing damages.