Trottier v Rathwell

Landlord wins · Elliot Lake · 2026-01-08

Adjudicator

Melissa Anjema

Dispute

Personal Use

Notice

Personal use (N12)

Landlord

N.T.

Tenant

L.R.

What happened

The Landlord applied to terminate the tenancy for personal use to accommodate his health issues and need for an accessible living space. The Tenant contested the application, alleging it was a reprisal for a previously filed T2 application and questioning the legitimacy of the Landlord's building permits.

The ruling

The Landlord's application for termination based on personal use was granted. The Board found the Landlord intends in good faith to occupy the unit for at least one year to accommodate his physical disabilities. The Tenant's allegations of reprisal were dismissed because the Landlord had obtained building permits and financing before the Tenant filed a complaint. The tenancy ends on January 31, 2026.