Jackson v Markle
Landlord wins · Wiarton · 2025-10-08
- Adjudicator
- Karen Gonçalves
- Dispute
- Personal Use
- Notice
- Personal use (N12)
- Landlord
- J.J.
- Tenant
- S.A.M., W.J.M.
- Landlord rep
- Howard Tavroges
What happened
The Landlord applied to terminate the tenancy because she requires the rental unit for her own residential occupation. The Landlord intends to move into the rental unit to allow her 92-year-old father to move into her current residence (a family cottage) to be closer to relatives. The Tenants contested the application, alleging bad faith and suggesting the Landlord intended to increase rent or rent out the other cottage for more money following a failed mayoral bid.
The ruling
The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for personal use was granted. The adjudicator found the Landlord's intent to occupy the unit to be genuine. To balance the Landlord's needs with the Tenants' circumstances (including employment and ODSP status), the eviction date was postponed until November 30, 2025. If the Tenants fail to vacate, the Landlord may enforce the eviction through the Sheriff starting December 1, 2025. The Landlord owes the Tenants $5.99 in interest on the rent deposit.