Ozkan v Mead

Tenant wins · Keswick · 2025-08-29

Adjudicator

Candace Aboussafy

Dispute

Damage to Property, Utilities

Landlord

M.O.

Tenant

M.L.M., G.J.B.

What happened

The Landlord requested a review of an LTB order that dismissed claims for utility costs and damages to property, specifically laminate flooring and kitchen cabinets. The Landlord alleged that the presiding member made a serious error by failing to consider testimony regarding a disconnected sump pump as the cause of water damage. Upon review of the hearing recording, the Board found no evidence of such testimony and upheld the original decision.

The ruling

The Landlord's request to review the order issued on July 29, 2025, is denied. The original order remains unchanged because the Landlord failed to demonstrate a serious error. The Landlord's claims for damages to the rental unit were dismissed due to insufficient evidence linking the damage to the actions of the Tenants.