Lu v Chan

Tenant wins · Richmond Hill · 2025-12-04

Adjudicator

Colin Elsby

Dispute

Damage to Property

Landlord

W.L., X.W., S.W.

Tenant

Y.L.C., T.K.L.

What happened

The Landlords applied for compensation for damages totaling $706.00, alleging that the Former Tenants caused undue damage to a bedroom doorframe and a sitting room wall. The Tenants had moved out on March 15, 2025, and the application was filed within the statutory one-year limit. One Tenant admitted to causing a small chip in the doorframe but denied the wall damage. The Landlords failed to provide itemized costs or proof that the damage exceeded ordinary wear and tear.

The ruling

The Landlords' application for $706.00 in damages was dismissed in its entirety. The adjudicator ruled that the Landlords did not meet the burden of proof regarding the cause of the damage or its classification as 'undue damage.' Furthermore, the Landlords failed to provide an itemized estimate to justify the specific costs of the alleged repairs.