Laterers v Dunn
Tenant wins · Washago · 2025-10-08
- Adjudicator
- Greg Witt
- Dispute
- Damage to Property, Illegal Rent Collection, Maintenance, Substantial Interference
- Notice
- Damage (N5)
- Amount
- $5-10K
- Landlord
- A.L.
- Tenant
- J.D., T.S.
- Landlord rep
- Anna Bon
- Tenant rep
- Ryan Davies
What happened
The Landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and for compensation alleging that the Tenants caused undue damage to the well and unit interior. The Tenants filed applications for maintenance failures, substantial interference with enjoyment due to lack of water, and illegal rent collection. The well was non-functional for a significant period, forcing the Tenants to haul water from a lake. The Board found the Landlord responsible for the well maintenance and for collecting rent before providing vacant possession, but also found the Tenants responsible for intentional damage to a bedroom door.
The ruling
The tenancy continues subject to conditions. The Landlord is ordered to repair the well by November 30, 2025, or allow the Tenants to repair and deduct costs from rent. The Landlord must pay the Tenants a net amount of $6,454.65, which accounts for a rent abatement, repair reimbursements, and illegal rent rebates, offset by $2,500.00 in damages caused by the Tenants to an interior door.