Multifaith Housing Initiative v Wanzzio-Musitu

Landlord wins · Ottawa · 2024-08-22

Adjudicator

Karen Gonçalves

Dispute

Substantial Interference

Notice

Substantial interference (N5)

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

M.H.I.

Tenant

F.W., J.K.B.

What happened

Landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict Tenants due to their failure to pay utility costs they were required to pay under the terms of the tenancy agreement. The Landlord served a valid N5 notice of termination, but the Tenants did not void the notice by paying the outstanding hydro charges.

The ruling

The Landlord proved the grounds for termination of the tenancy and the claim for compensation. The Tenants shall pay the Landlord $2,596.01, which includes unpaid hydro charges and the application filing fee. The tenancy will continue if the Tenants transfer the hydro account into their names and reimburse the Landlord for the unpaid hydro charges by September 30, 2024. If the Tenants fail to comply, the Landlord may apply for an order terminating the tenancy and evicting the Tenants.