Leahu v Jarbeau

Split/Other wins · Kitchener · 2025-08-15

Adjudicator

Diane Wade

Dispute

Renovation, Major Repairs

Notice

Renovation, Major Repairs (N13)

Landlord

L.L., M.L.

Tenant

C.J.

Landlord rep

Peter Miller

Tenant rep

Tenant Duty Counsel

What happened

The Landlords applied to terminate the tenancy to convert the rental unit into non-residential use following an order from the City of Kitchener regarding an illegal unit. An initial order was issued in July 2025 in the Tenant's absence. The Tenant requested a review, claiming he never received the hearing notice and requested more time to move due to financial difficulties.

The ruling

The Tenant's request for a review was denied because a new hearing would not alter the requirement to vacate for unit conversion. However, the original eviction order was stayed until September 30, 2025, providing the Tenant with an additional two months to relocate due to financial constraints and the city-ordered conversion of the illegal unit.