Is v Crafts

Landlord wins · London · 2026-01-06

Adjudicator

Carrie Bertrand

Dispute

Damage to Property, Non-payment of Rent

Notice

Non-payment of rent (N4), Damages (N5), Persistent late payment (N8)

Amount

$10-20K

Landlord

C.I.

Tenant

M.C., D.K.

Landlord rep

David Borrie

What happened

The Landlord sought to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenants due to non-payment of rent and significant property damage. The Tenants vacated the unit on October 3, 2025, prior to the hearing. The Landlord provided evidence of extensive damages across the unit, including a broken refrigerator, water damage to cabinets, and significant wall damage, supported by a paid repair invoice for over $15,000.

The ruling

The tenancy was terminated effective October 3, 2025. The Tenants are ordered to pay the Landlord a total of $18,897.70. This includes $3,077.70 for rent arrears (after deducting the security deposit) and the application fee, plus $15,820.00 for repair costs resulting from extensive damage to the property.