Evictly

LTB Order LTB-L-020353-23

Citation
2023 ONLTB 51832
Decided
2023-07-25
Rental unit
805, 425 SUGARCREEK TRAIL LONDON ON N6H0C5
Landlord
OLD OAK PROPERTIES INC.
Tenant
D.P.
RTA section
s. 69
2023 ONLTB 51832 (CanLII) Order under Section 69 Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 Citation: OLD OAK PROPERTIES INC. v P., 2023 ONLTB 51832 Date: 2023-07-25 File Number: LTB-L-020353-23 In the matter of: 805, 425 SUGARCREEK TRAIL LONDON ON N6H0C5 Between: OLD OAK PROPERTIES INC. Landlord And D.P. Tenant OLD OAK PROPERTIES INC. (the 'Landlord') applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict D.P. (the 'Tenant') because the Tenant did not pay the rent that the Tenant owes. This application was heard by videoconference on July 6, 2023. Only the Landlord’s agent Renabelle King attended the hearing. As of 11:27a.m., the Tenant was not present or represented at the hearing although properly served with notice of this hearing by the LTB. There was no record of a request to adjourn the hearing. As a result, the hearing proceeded with only the Landlord's evidence. Determinations: 1. The Landlord served the Tenant with a valid Notice to End Tenancy Early for Non-payment of Rent (N4 Notice). The Tenant did not void the notice by paying the amount of rent arrears owing by the termination date in the N4 Notice or before the date the application was filed. 2. At the hearing the Landlord’s agent requested an amendment to the application to correct the end date of the rental period listed on the application from March 30, 2023, to March 31, 2023. I have exercised my discretion under section 201(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, to amend the application to correct the end date of the rental period to March 31, 2023. There is no prejudice to the Tenant from this amendment because it does not affect the validity of the N4 Notice and it does not impact amount of arrears being claimed on the application. 3. As of the hearing date, the Tenant was still in possession of the rental unit. 4. The lawful rent is $1,276.91. It is due on the 1st day of each month. Order Page 1 of 5 File Number: LTB-L-020353-23 5. Based on the Monthly rent, the daily rent/compensation is $41.98. This amount is calculated as follows: $1,276.91 x 12, divided by 365 days. 6. The Tenant has paid $400.00 to the Landlord since the application was filed. 7. The rent arrears owing to July 31, 2023, are $7,633.60. 2023 ONLTB 51832 (CanLII) 8. The Landlord incurred costs of $186.00 for filing the application and is entitled to reimbursement of those costs. 9. The Landlord collected a rent deposit of $1,231.00 from the Tenant and this deposit is still being held by the Landlord. The rent deposit can only be applied to the last rental period of the tenancy if the tenancy is terminated. 10. Interest on the rent deposit, in the amount of $15.77 is owing to the Tenant for the period from January 1, 2023, to July 6, 2023. 11. I have considered all of the disclosed circumstances in accordance with subsection 83(2) of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (the 'Act'), including the impact of COVID-19 on the parties and whether the Landlord attempted to negotiate a repayment agreement with the Tenant and find that it would be unfair to grant relief from eviction pursuant to subsection 83(1) of the Act. The Landlord’s agent is not aware of any circumstances which the Board should be made aware of whether to refuse or delay the eviction. It is ordered that: 1. The tenancy between the Landlord and the Tenant is terminated unless the Tenant voids this order. 2. The Tenant may void this order and continue the tenancy by paying to the Landlord or to the LTB in trust: • $7,819.60 if the payment is made on or before July 31, 2023. See Schedule 1 for the calculation of the amount owing. OR • $9,096.51 if the payment is made on or before August 5, 2023. See Schedule 1 for the calculation of the amount owing. 3. The Tenant may also make a motion at the LTB to void this order under section 74(11) of the Act, if the Tenant has paid the full amount owing as ordered plus any additional rent that became due after August 5, 2023, but before the Court Enforcement Office (Sheriff) enforces the eviction. The Tenant may only make this motion once during the tenancy. 4. If the Tenant does not pay the amount required to void this order the Tenant must move out of the rental unit on or before August 5, 2023 5. If the Tenant does not void the order, the Tenant shall pay to the Landlord $5,547.80. This amount includes rent arrears owing up to the date of the hearing and the cost of filing the application. The rent deposit and interest the Landlord owes on the rent deposit are deducted from the amount owing by the Tenant. See Schedule 1 for the calculation of the amount owing. Order Page 2 of 5 File Number: LTB-L-020353-23 6. The Tenant shall also pay the Landlord compensation of $41.98 per day for the use of the unit starting July 7, 2023, until the date the Tenant moves out of the unit. 7. If the Tenant does not pay the Landlord the full amount owing on or before August 5, 2023, the Tenant will start to owe interest. This will be simple interest calculated from August 6, 2023, at 6.00% annually on the balance outstanding. 2023 ONLTB 51832 (CanLII) 8. If the unit is not vacated on or before August 5, 2023, then starting August 6, 2023, the Landlord may file this order with the Court Enforcement Office (Sheriff) so that the eviction may be enforced. 9. Upon receipt of this order, the Court Enforcement Office (Sheriff) is directed to give vacant possession of the unit to the Landlord on or after August 6, 2023. July 25, 2023 Date ____________________________ Issued Inderdeep Padda Member, Landlord and Tenant Board 15 Grosvenor Street, Ground Floor Toronto ON M7A 2G6 If you have any questions about this order, call 416-645-8080 or toll free at 1-888-332-3234. In accordance with section 81 of the Act, the part of this order relating to the eviction expires on February 6, 2024 if the order has not been filed on or before this date with the Court Enforcement Office (Sheriff) that has territorial jurisdiction where the rental unit is located. Order Page 3 of 5 File Number: LTB-L-020353-23 Schedule 1 SUMMARY OF CALCULATIONS A. Amount the Tenant must pay to void the eviction order and continue the tenancy if the payment is made on or before July 31, 2023 2023 ONLTB 51832 (CanLII) Rent Owing To July 31, 2023 $8,033.60 Application Filing Fee $186.00 NSF Charges $0.00 Less the amount the Tenant paid to the Landlord since the application - $400.00 was filed Less the amount the Tenant paid into the LTB since the application was - $0.00 filed Less the amount the Landlord owes the Tenant for an{abatement/rebate} - $0.00 Less the amount of the credit that the Tenant is entitled to - $0.00 Total the Tenant must pay to continue the tenancy $7,819.60 B. Amount the Tenant must pay to void the eviction order and continue the tenancy if the payment is made on or before August 5, 2023 Rent Owing To August 31, 2023 $9,310.51 Application Filing Fee $186.00 NSF Charges $0.00 Less the amount the Tenant paid to the Landlord since the application - $400.00 was filed Less the amount the Tenant paid into the LTB since the application was - $0.00 filed Less the amount the Landlord owes the Tenant for an{abatement/rebate} - $0.00 Less the amount of the credit that the Tenant is entitled to - $0.00 Total the Tenant must pay to continue the tenancy $9,096.51 C. Amount the Tenant must pay if the tenancy is terminated Rent Owing To Hearing Date $7,008.57 Application Filing Fee $186.00 NSF Charges $0.00 Less the amount the Tenant paid to the Landlord since the application - $400.00 was filed Less the amount the Tenant paid into the LTB since the application was - $0.00 filed Less the amount of the last month's rent deposit - $1,231.00 Order Page 4 of 5 File Number: LTB-L-020353-23 Less the amount of the interest on the last month's rent deposit - $15.77 Less the amount the Landlord owes the Tenant for an {abatement/rebate} - $0.00 Less the amount of the credit that the Tenant is entitled to - $0.00 2023 ONLTB 51832 (CanLII) Total amount owing to the Landlord $5,547.80 Plus daily compensation owing for each day of occupation starting July $41.98 (per 7, 2023 day) Order Page 5 of 5