Sultan v Berlinguette

Split/Other wins · Ottawa · 2025-05-26

Adjudicator

Sheena Brar

Dispute

Harassment, Maintenance, Substantial Interference, Tenant Rights

Notice

Substantial interference

Landlord

H.S., E.B.

Tenant

J.B., S.L.

Tenant rep

D. Danielson, J. Zhao

What happened

The Landlords applied to terminate the tenancy alleging substantial interference with their enjoyment or rights. The Tenants cross-applied alleging the Landlords substantially interfered with their quiet enjoyment and engaged in harassment, obstruction, or coercion. The parties reached a consent agreement at the hearing involving specific behavioral conditions, maintenance updates, and parking regulations.

The ruling

The parties reached a comprehensive settlement. The Tenants must pay their water bill and avoid front yard parking for 12 months, or face potential eviction under Section 78. The Landlords must provide proper notice for entries, stop reporting the Tenants to by-law for off-property parking, and maintain respectful communication.