Le Coche v Taylor

Landlord wins · Innisfil · 2025-05-01

Adjudicator

James Campbell

Dispute

Illegal Act, Non-payment of Rent, Substantial Interference

Notice

Non-payment of rent (N4), Substantial interference (N5), Illegal Act (N6)

Amount

>$20K

Landlord

R.L.C.

Tenant

C.T.

Landlord rep

Farukh Bhatti

What happened

The Landlord filed two applications (L1 and L2) to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant. The L1 application was for non-payment of rent. The L2 application was for substantial interference with the Landlord's reasonable enjoyment (due to unauthorized storage of boats, vehicles, and landscaping equipment on the property) and for committing an illegal act (alleged illegal subletting). The Tenant did not attend the hearing.

The ruling

The tenancy is terminated based on both non-payment of rent (L1 application) and substantial interference (L2 application). The Tenant must vacate the property by May 12, 2025. While the eviction for non-payment could be voided by paying $26,788.50, the termination for substantial interference is final. The Tenant is ordered to pay the Landlord $20,670.85 for rent arrears (after deducting the rent deposit) and $12,986.26 for compensation and filing fees related to the L2 application. The Landlord's claim regarding an illegal act was dismissed.