Singh v Parkwood Management

Landlord wins · Scarborough · 2025-11-18

Adjudicator

Joy Xiao

Dispute

Maintenance

Landlord

Parkwood Management

Tenant

E.A.S.

Landlord rep

Elana Mandel, Richard Hissey

What happened

The Tenant applied for an order determining that the Landlord failed to meet maintenance obligations regarding a mice infestation in the rental unit. The Tenant claimed the infestation lasted over a year, causing property damage and personal loss. The Landlord contended they responded promptly with 13 pest control treatments and repairs, but argued that the unit's cluttered condition significantly impeded the effectiveness of the treatments.

The ruling

The Tenant's application for maintenance-related remedies was dismissed. The Board found that the Landlord's response to the mice infestation was reasonable and timely, involving multiple professional treatments and repairs. The Board also noted that the effectiveness of the treatments was hindered by the cluttered state of the Tenant's rental unit.