Rogers v Cadieux

Tenant wins · Penetanguishene · 2025-03-25

Adjudicator

Fabio Quattrociocchi

Dispute

Maintenance, Rent Reduction, Substantial Interference

Landlord

M.C., N.C., 1728318 Ontario Inc.

Tenant

D.R.

Landlord rep

Lyndsay Dubois

What happened

Tenant applied for an order determining that the Landlords entered the rental unit illegally, altered the locking system, substantially interfered with the reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit, harassed the Tenant, and failed to meet maintenance obligations. Tenant also applied for a rent reduction due to a reduction or discontinuance in services or facilities.

The ruling

Landlords substantially interfered with Tenant's use of basement, laundry, and garage. Landlords harassed Tenant. Tenant entitled to rent abatement, rent differential, moving expenses, and laundry costs. Landlords must pay Tenant $11,482.53 by April 5, 2025 or face 5% annual interest on outstanding balance.