Toronto Community Housing Corporation v Flanagan

Landlord wins · Toronto · 2025-09-03

Adjudicator

Panagiotis Peter Roupas

Dispute

Maintenance, Substantial Interference

Notice

Substantial interference (N5)

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

T.C.H.C.

Tenant

P.F.

Landlord rep

Travis King

What happened

The Landlord applied to terminate the tenancy because the Tenant substantially interfered with the reasonable enjoyment or lawful rights of the Landlord and other tenants. Issues included extreme lack of cleanliness, severe clutter, pest control infestations (cockroaches), plumbing leaks, and a noxious odour of decay emanating from the unit. Despite offers of support from a social worker, the Tenant refused assistance. An environmental health inspector found the unit uninhabitable due to the conditions.

The ruling

The tenancy is terminated due to the Tenant's substantial interference with the residential complex. The Tenant must move out by November 30, 2025. The Landlord is entitled to $186.00 for the application filing fee. The Board granted relief by postponing the eviction date to allow the Tenant time to find suitable supportive housing given the severe unsanitary state of the unit.