Glenn v Julia
Landlord wins · St Catharines · 2025-04-17
- Adjudicator
- Colin Elsby
- Dispute
- Substantial Interference, Tenant Rights
- Landlord
- J.F.
- Tenant
- G.T.
- Landlord rep
- Santiago Costa
- Tenant rep
- Curt Anderson
What happened
The Tenant applied for an order determining that the Landlord substantially interfered with the reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit or residential complex. The Tenant's claims centered on the Landlord's persistent attempts to negotiate an early termination of the lease (N11 agreement) following the Landlord's decision to sell the condo due to health issues. The Tenant alleged harassment and pressure tactics, including frequent communication and an incident where the Tenant reported being locked out. The Landlord offered compensation for the early termination, which was eventually accepted via legal counsel, yet the Tenant proceeded with the T2 application.
The ruling
The Tenant's application was dismissed in its entirety. The Board found that the Landlord's efforts to negotiate an N11 agreement for the sale of the unit did not constitute substantial interference or harassment under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. The parties had previously settled the move-out terms for a compensation of $7,500.