Meglio v Williams
Landlord wins · Toronto · 2025-06-17
- Adjudicator
- Panagiotis Peter Roupas
- Dispute
- Personal Use
- Notice
- Personal use (N12)
- Amount
- <$5K
- Landlord
- P.M.
- Tenant
- D.W.
- Landlord rep
- Marc Levy
- Tenant rep
- Anthony Smith
What happened
The Landlord applied to evict the Tenant for personal use, stating his son required the rental unit for residential occupation. The Tenant contested the application, alleging it was retaliatory due to prior disagreements over maintenance (HVAC system) and an attempt to secure a higher rent. The Board heard testimony from both parties and the Landlord's son. Ultimately, the Board found the Landlord's son's intention to occupy the unit to be genuine and credible, thereby granting the Landlord's application.
The ruling
The Board granted the Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for personal use by his son. The tenancy is terminated effective September 30, 2025. The Board found the Landlord's application was made in good faith. However, exercising its discretion under the Act, the Board postponed the eviction until September 30, 2025, to provide the long-term Tenant with sufficient time to find alternative housing. The Landlord was ordered to pay the Tenant $131.78 in interest on the rent deposit. The Landlord's request for the application fee was denied because the application was filed prematurely.