Park v Grist

Landlord wins · Sarnia · 2025-11-03

Adjudicator

Jeremy Henderson

Dispute

Non-payment of Rent

Notice

Non-payment of rent (N4)

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

G.P., R.P.

Tenant

K.G., L.C.

Landlord rep

Steve Park

What happened

The Landlords applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenants due to significant rent arrears. Tenant 1 attended the hearing and explained that she relies on ODSP benefits which are insufficient to cover the monthly rent of $2,150.00. Tenant 2 no longer resides in the unit. Tenant 1 cited health issues, including chronic pain and pending surgery, and mentioned potential future income from a legal settlement and a non-profit, though these were deemed speculative. The Adjudicator found that a payment plan was not feasible but granted a short postponement of the eviction to allow the tenant time to find alternative housing.

The ruling

The tenancy is terminated unless the Tenants pay $7,726.00 by November 30, 2025, to void the order. If the Tenants do not void the order, they must move out by November 30, 2025, and pay the Landlords $3,224.85, plus daily compensation of $70.68 from October 29, 2025, until they vacate.