Peng v Wang

Landlord wins · Richmond Hill · 2025-06-06

Adjudicator

Panagiotis Peter Roupas

Dispute

Non-payment of Rent, Tenant-initiated Termination

Notice

Improper termination notice (N9), Personal use (N12)

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

Z.P.

Tenant

X.W.

Landlord rep

Sam Ursino

What happened

The Landlord applied for rent arrears after the Tenant vacated the unit. The Tenant had provided a Notice to End Tenancy (N9) with less than the required 60-day notice period. The Tenant claimed this was due to a prior N12/L2 application from the Landlord, but the Landlord proved this application had been withdrawn before the Tenant served her N9. The Board determined the Tenant was liable for rent until the earliest possible legal termination date.

The ruling

The Tenant is ordered to pay the Landlord $2,046.45. This amount covers rent arrears up to March 31, 2025, and the application filing fee, after deducting the rent deposit and its accrued interest. The Board found the Tenant's termination notice was invalid due to being short, making her liable for rent until the earliest legally compliant termination date.