O'Connor v Sentineal

Landlord wins · Niagara Falls · 2025-07-18

Adjudicator

Vicky Liu

Dispute

Harassment, Illegal Entry, Interference With Enjoyment, Lock Change, Vital Services

Landlord

J.S., Q.

Tenant

M.O.

What happened

The Tenant applied for an order determining that the Landlord entered the rental unit illegally, changed locks without providing keys, substantially interfered with the Tenant's enjoyment, harassed or threatened the Tenant, and withheld vital services. At the hearing, the Tenant requested an adjournment because evidence provided to a third party was lost. The adjudicator denied the request, noting the application had been filed over 19 months prior. The Tenant subsequently refused to testify or provide any evidence to support the allegations.

The ruling

The Tenant's application against the Landlord was dismissed in its entirety. The Tenant failed to provide any evidence or testimony to support claims of illegal entry, harassment, or interference with vital services after an adjournment request was denied.