Willems v Pattyn

Split/Other wins · London · 2023-11-27

Adjudicator

Donna Adams

Dispute

Harassment, Substantial Interference

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

P.P.

Tenant

A.L.M.W., A.B.

What happened

The Tenants applied for an order determining that the Landlord substantially interfered with their reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit or residential complex, and harassed, obstructed, coerced, threatened or interfered with the Tenants. The issues raised included falling tree branches, flooding in the bathroom, noise from the upper-level unit, lack of heat in the unit, and removal of the fence and gate to the backyard.

The ruling

The Tenants partially proved the allegations in their application. The Landlord must pay the Tenants $113.00, which includes $65.00 for a rent abatement due to flooding issues and $48.00 for the cost of filing the application.