Shuja v Potts

Landlord wins · Brantford · 2025-04-04

Adjudicator

Panagiotis Peter Roupas

Dispute

Unpaid Utilities

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

I.S., A.M.

Tenant

M.P., A.C.

What happened

The Landlords applied for compensation for unpaid utilities (gas, hydro, water) as stipulated in the tenancy agreement. At the hearing, the Landlords' application was amended to update the total arrears to $4,434.87. The Tenants attended the hearing, acknowledged their responsibility for the utilities and the amount owed, explaining that a period of unemployment caused them to fall behind on payments.

The ruling

The Tenants are ordered to pay the Landlords a total of $4,620.87. This amount consists of $4,434.87 for unpaid utility costs and the $186.00 application fee. The full payment is due by April 30, 2025. If the amount is not paid in full by the due date, simple interest at a rate of 5.00% annually will begin to accrue from May 1, 2025, on the outstanding balance.