Xu v Olah

Landlord wins · Toronto · 2025-06-24

Adjudicator

Joshua Labbe

Dispute

Substantial Interference, Utilities

Notice

Substantial interference (N5)

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

Y.X.

Tenant

S.O., A.P.

What happened

The Landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenants due to substantial interference with reasonable enjoyment and non-payment of utility costs. Although the Tenants vacated the rental unit on June 27, 2024, prior to the hearing, the Landlord sought compensation for unpaid water utility charges. The Landlord provided evidence that the Tenants were responsible for water costs under the tenancy agreement and had failed to pay bills issued by the City of Toronto.

The ruling

The Tenants are ordered to pay the Landlord a total of $1,100.15. This amount includes $914.15 for unpaid water utility charges and $186.00 for the application filing fee. As the Tenants have already vacated the unit, no eviction order was necessary. If payment is not made by July 5, 2025, interest will accrue at a rate of 5.00% annually.