Roy v Migahed
Tenant wins · Ottawa · 2025-07-22
- Adjudicator
- Richard Ferriss
- Dispute
- Maintenance
- Notice
- Maintenance (T6)
- Amount
- $5-10K
- Landlord
- H.M.
- Tenant
- D.L.F.R., M.R.F.
- Landlord rep
- Tigran Sandukhchyan
- Tenant rep
- Patricia Lawson
What happened
The tenants applied for an order regarding the landlord's failure to meet maintenance obligations, specifically a severe mould issue in the basement unit. The tenants claim the landlord failed to inform them about the necessity of using a dehumidifier, which was present but stored away, leading to mould growth that made the unit uninhabitable. The tenants vacated the unit and sought compensation for rent abatement, damaged property, and other expenses.
The ruling
The Board found the Landlord breached her maintenance obligations by failing to inform the Tenants about the necessity of using a dehumidifier, leading to significant mould growth that rendered the unit uninhabitable. The Landlord was ordered to pay the Tenants a total of $7,583.00, comprising a 90% rent abatement for two months, compensation for damaged property, reimbursement for increased travel expenses, and the application fee.