Neate v Leblanc
Tenant wins · Dunrobin · 2025-11-28
- Adjudicator
- Laura Hartslief
- Dispute
- Non-payment of Rent
- Notice
- Non-payment of rent (N4)
- Landlord
- T.N., R.L.
- Tenant
- M.L., C.C.
- Tenant rep
- Jimmy Gangadin
What happened
The Landlords applied to evict the Tenants for non-payment of rent. An eviction order was previously issued but subsequently voided when the Tenants paid $30,486.00 by the required deadline. The Landlords filed a motion to set aside the voiding order, arguing they were denied a hearing and that the payment method—a cheque from an unrecognized numbered corporation—was suspicious and potentially lacked funds.
The ruling
The Landlords' motion to set aside the order voiding the eviction was denied. The Board confirmed that the Tenants had successfully voided the eviction by providing a cheque for the full arrears of $30,486.00 on the specified deadline. The Landlord's refusal to cash the cheque because it was issued by a numbered corporation did not invalidate the payment, as evidence showed the funds were available. The original voiding order remains in effect.