Letona v Savauge

Landlord wins · Cambridge · 2025-10-15

Adjudicator

Karen Gonçalves

Dispute

Damage to Property, Substantial Interference, Utilities

Notice

Substantial interference (N5)

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

R.L., B.L.

Tenant

A.A.A.S., S.B.

Landlord rep

Claire Hardy

What happened

The Landlords applied for termination of the tenancy, eviction, and compensation for damages, unpaid utilities, and legal costs. The Landlords alleged that the Tenants caused significant damage to an above-ground swimming pool through neglect, changed the locks without permission, removed smoke detectors, and sent threatening emails. The Tenants vacated the unit prior to the hearing. The Adjudicator awarded costs for the lock replacement and unpaid water bills but dismissed the claim for pool replacement, finding that the Landlord retained maintenance responsibility under the Act.

The ruling

The tenancy was terminated effective September 18, 2023. The Tenants are ordered to pay the Landlords $1,571.62. This amount includes unpaid water bills, the cost of replacing a lock, the application filing fee, and daily compensation for occupation, offset by the Tenants' security deposit and interest. The Landlords' claim for approximately $27,000 to replace a swimming pool was dismissed.