Parks v 2795794 Ontario Inc

Tenant wins · Scarborough · 2025-11-19

Adjudicator

Joshua Labbe

Dispute

Maintenance

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

J.S., 2795794 Ontario Inc

Tenant

A.C.P., H.R.

What happened

Tenants filed a T6 application alleging the Landlord failed to meet maintenance obligations regarding a non-functional washing machine for approximately eight months and a malfunctioning air conditioning unit during the summer. The Tenants sought rent abatement and compensation for out-of-pocket expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress. The Landlord did not attend the hearing despite being served. The Board found the Landlord in breach of maintenance obligations and awarded a 7% rent abatement and the filing fee, while denying other claims due to lack of evidence.

The ruling

The Landlord is ordered to pay the Tenants $1,241.01 by November 30, 2025. This amount includes $1,193.01 as a 7% rent abatement for the period the washing machine was broken and $48.00 for the application filing fee. If the amount is not paid on time, interest will accrue at 4% annually.