Li v Evangelista

Landlord wins · Orleans · 2018-08-24

Adjudicator

David Dwoskin

Dispute

Breach of Conditions, Damage to Property

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

H.L.L.

Tenant

G.E., R.E., R.E., A.H.

What happened

Landlord claimed $25,000 in damages against tenants for breach of lease, failure to maintain premises, and mental distress. The claim was initially for $4,202.51 against two tenants, then amended to $25,000 and added two more defendants.

The ruling

The court awarded the landlord $2,326.50 in damages against Ryan Evangelista for breach of lease and failure to maintain the premises. Claims for mental distress and additional damages were dismissed. Other defendants were found not liable.