Partheniou v Alkhatib

Landlord wins · Niagara Falls · 2024-07-31

Adjudicator

Jane Dean

Dispute

Damage to Property, Substantial Interference

Amount

$10-20K

Landlord

J.I.P.

Tenant

M.A.A.A., N.E.A.

What happened

Landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict Tenants due to substantial interference and damage to the rental unit. The Landlord alleged the Tenants caused water damage to the lower rental unit on two occasions, resulting in flooding and damage.

The ruling

The Landlord proved the Tenants caused undue damage to the rental unit through wilful or negligent conduct, and is entitled to $2,000 in repair costs. The Landlord's claim for $3,600 in rent refunded to the lower tenant was denied. The tenancy is terminated as of January 10, 2024, and the Tenants owe the Landlord $10,927.80 in total.