Sosa Roque v Wu
Landlord wins · Toronto · 2025-04-25
- Adjudicator
- Kyle McGraw
- Dispute
- Maintenance
- Notice
- Maintenance (T6)
- Landlord
- P.W.
- Tenant
- D.M.S.R.
What happened
The Tenant filed an application alleging the Landlord failed to meet maintenance obligations regarding a mold issue in the rental unit's closet. The Tenant discovered and cleaned the mold on January 20, 2024, and notified the Landlord. The Landlord responded promptly, arranging for inspections by the condominium's management and a plumber, who found no ongoing leaks or moisture. The Tenant, dissatisfied with the response, hired her own service for a second opinion and gave notice to vacate. The Board found the Landlord took reasonable and prompt steps to address the issue and dismissed the Tenant's application due to insufficient evidence of a persistent problem or a breach of the Landlord's duties.
The ruling
The Tenant's application is dismissed. The Board determined that the Landlord did not fail to meet their maintenance obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. The Landlord took prompt and reasonable steps to investigate the mold issue reported by the Tenant, and there was insufficient evidence to prove the problem persisted or that the Landlord was in breach of their duties.