Yuan v Wang

Tenant wins · Nepean · 2025-09-23

Adjudicator

Madeline Ntoukas

Dispute

Illegal Act, Substantial Interference, Tenant Rights

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

T.W.

Tenant

X.Y., L.W.

What happened

The Tenants filed an application alleging that the Landlord entered the rental unit illegally, substantially interfered with their reasonable enjoyment, and harassed or threatened them. Specifically, the Tenants cited an illegal entry into their exclusive-use backyard and a persistent campaign of harassment via text and email where the Landlord demanded they vacate the unit, despite the Tenants clearly stating they intended to stay. The Landlord claimed the backyard entry was to address neighbor complaints about garbage and that the move-out inquiries were due to her own housing needs.

The ruling

The Landlord is ordered to pay the Tenants a total of $1,562.23, which includes a $300 abatement for illegal entry, a $1,214.23 abatement (18%) for harassment, and the $48 filing fee. Additionally, the Landlord must pay a $2,000 administrative fine to the Landlord and Tenant Board for showing a blatant disregard for the Tenants' rights and the Act.