LTB Order LTB-L-023990-22

2023 ONLTB 15485 (CanLII) Order under Section 69 Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 Citation: S.L. v A., 2023 ONLTB 15485 Date: 2023-01-13 File Number: LTB-L-023990-22 In the matter of: 109, 511 7TH AVE HANOVER ON N4N3K8 Between: S.L. Landlord And K.A. Tenant S.L. (the 'Landlord') applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict K. A. (the 'Tenant') because the Tenant did not pay the rent that the Tenant owes. The Landlord also claimed charges related to NSF cheques. This application was heard by videoconference on January 5, 2023. Only the Landlord’s representative, D. Stephens, attended the hearing. As of 1:50 pm, 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. As of the hearing date, the Tenant was still in possession of the rental unit. 3. The lawful rent is $1,160.30. It is due on the 1st day of each month. Order Page: 1 of 4  File Number: LTB-L-023990-22 4. Based on the Monthly rent, the daily rent/compensation is $38.15. This amount is calculated as follows: $1,160.30 x 12, divided by 365 days. 5. The Tenant has paid $3,477.48 to the Landlord since the application was filed. 6. The rent arrears owing to January 31, 2023 are $11,429.95. 2023 ONLTB 15485 (CanLII) 7. The Landlord is entitled to $120.00 to reimburse the Landlord for administration charges and $0.00 for bank fees the Landlord incurred as a result of 6 cheque given by or on behalf of the Tenant which was returned NSF. 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 $1,148.68 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 $16.62 is owing to the Tenant for the period from December 1, 2021 to January 5, 2023. 11. The Landlord’s representative indicated in the hearing that the Landlord had attempted to work with the Tenant for repayment of the arrears but without success. The Tenant had not met past payment plans. The Landlord had referred the Tenant to rent assistance packages but has not now been in communication with the Tenant for some time. The Landlord’s representative was not aware of any circumstances which might warrant relief from eviction. 12. I have considered all of the disclosed circumstances in accordance with subsection 83(2) of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (the 'Act' and find that it would be unfair to grant relief from eviction pursuant to subsection 83(1) of the Act. 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: • $11,735.95 if the payment is made on or before January 24, 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 January 24, 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 January 24, 2023 Order Page: 2 of 4  File Number: LTB-L-023990-22 5. If the Tenant does not void the order, the Tenant shall pay to the Landlord $9,601.10. This amount includes rent arrears owing up to the date of the hearing and the cost of filing the application and unpaid NSF charges. 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. 2023 ONLTB 15485 (CanLII) 6. The Tenant shall also pay the Landlord compensation of $38.15 per day for the use of the unit starting January 6, 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 January 24, 2023, the Tenant will start to owe interest. This will be simple interest calculated from January 25, 2023 at 2.00% annually on the balance outstanding. 8. The Landlord or the Tenant shall pay to the other any sum of money that is owed as a result of this order. 9. If the unit is not vacated on or before January 24, 2023, then starting January 25, 2023, the Landlord may file this order with the Court Enforcement Office (Sheriff) so that the eviction may be enforced. 10. 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 January 25, 2023. January 13, 2023 ____________________________ Date Issued Lynn Mitchell 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 July 25, 2023 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. *Note: When the Board directs payment-out, the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce will issue a cheque to the appropriate party named in this notice. The cheque will be in the amount directed plus any interest accrued up to the date of the notice 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 January 24, 2023 Rent Owing To January 31, 2023 $14,907.43 Application Filing Fee $186.00 Order Page: 3 of 4  File Number: LTB-L-023990-22 NSF Charges $120.00 Less the amount the Tenant paid to the Landlord since the - $3,477.48 application was filed Less the amount the Tenant paid into the LTB since the - $0.00 application was filed 2023 ONLTB 15485 (CanLII) Less the amount the Landlord owes the Tenant for - $0.00 an{abatement/rebate} Less the amount of the credit that the Tenant is entitled to - $0.00 Total the Tenant must pay to continue the tenancy $11,735.95 B. Amount the Tenant must pay if the tenancy is terminated Rent Owing To Hearing Date $13,937.88 Application Filing Fee $186.00 NSF Charges $120.00 Less the amount the Tenant paid to the Landlord since the - $3,477.48 application was filed Less the amount the Tenant paid into the LTB since the - $0.00 application was filed Less the amount of the last month's rent deposit - $1,148.68 Less the amount of the interest on the last month's rent deposit - $16.62 Less the amount the Landlord owes the Tenant for an - $0.00 {abatement/rebate} Less the amount of the credit that the Tenant is entitled to - $0.00 Total amount owing to the Landlord $9,601.10 Plus daily compensation owing for each day of occupation starting $38.15 January 6, 2023 (per day) Order Page: 4 of 4