LTB Order LTB-L-052708-22

2023 ONLTB 29922 (CanLII) Order under Section 69 Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 Citation: Zahra Properties v G., 2023 ONLTB 29922 Date: 2023-04-06 File Number: LTB-L-052708-22 In the matter of: 1502, 59 EAST LIBERTY ST TORONTO ON M6K3R1 Between: Zahra Properties Landlord A. G.G.A.P.D. Tenants Zahra Properties (the 'Landlord') applied for an order to terminate the tenancy A. evict G. G. A. P. Dona-Jadranka (the 'Tenants') because the Tenants did not pay the rent that the Tenants owe. The Landlord also claimed charges related to NSF cheques. This application was heard by videoconference on March 29, 2023. Only the Landlord's Legal Representative, Celine Weber, attended the hearing. As of 1:51 p.m., the Tenants were 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 Tenants with a valid Notice to End Tenancy Early for Nonpayment of Rent (N4 Notice). The Tenants did not void the notice by paying the Order Page: 1 of 4  File Number: LTB-L-052708-22 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 Tenants were still in possession of the rental unit. 3. The lawful rent is $2,024.00. It is due on the 1st day of each month. 2023 ONLTB 29922 (CanLII) 4. Based on the Monthly rent, the daily rent/compensation is $66.54. This amount is calculated as follows: $2,024.00 x 12, divided by 365 days. 5. The Tenants have paid $8,348.00 to the Landlord since the application was filed. 6. The rent arrears owing to March 31, 2023, are $7,796.00. 7. The Landlord is entitled to $120.00 to reimburse the Landlord for administration charges A. $30.00 for bank fees the Landlord incurred as a result of 6 cheques given by or on behalf of the Tenants which was returned NSF. 8. The Landlord incurred costs of $186.00 for filing the application A. is entitled to reimbursement of those costs. 9. The Landlord collected a rent deposit of $3,800.00 from the Tenants A. 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 $76.57 is owing to the Tenants for the period from December 1, 2020 to March 29, 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 whether the Landlord attempted to negotiate a repayment agreement with the Tenants A. find that it would be unfair to G. relief from eviction pursuant to subsection 83(1) of the Act. It is ordered that: 1. The tenancy between the Landlord A. the Tenants is terminated unless the Tenants void this order. 2. The Tenants may void this order A. continue the tenancy by paying to the Landlord or to the LTB in trust: • $10,156.00 if the payment is made on or before April 17, 2023. See Schedule 1 for the calculation of the amount owing. 3. The Tenants may also make a motion at the LTB to void this order under section 74(11) of the Act, if the Tenants have paid the full amount owing as ordered plus any additional rent that became due after April 17, 2023, but before the Court Enforcement Office (Sheriff) enforces the eviction. The Tenants may only make this motion once during the tenancy. Order Page: 2 of 4  File Number: LTB-L-052708-22 4. If the Tenants do not pay the amount required to void this order the Tenants must move out of the rental unit on or before April 17, 2023. 5. If the Tenants do not void the order, the Tenants shall pay to the Landlord $4,161.09. This amount includes rent arrears owing up to the date of the hearing A. the cost of filing the application A. unpaid NSF charges. The rent deposit A. interest the Landlord owes on 2023 ONLTB 29922 (CanLII) the rent deposit are deducted from the amount owing by the Tenants. See Schedule 1 for the calculation of the amount owing. 6. The Tenants shall also pay the Landlord compensation of $66.54 per day for the use of the unit starting March 30, 2023, until the date the Tenants moves out of the unit. 7. If the Tenants do not pay the Landlord the full amount owing on or before April 17, 2023, the Tenants will start to owe interest. This will be simple interest calculated from April 18, 2023, at 6.00% annually on the balance outstanding. 8. If the unit is not vacated on or before April 17, 2023, then starting April 18, 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 April 18, 2023. April 6, 2023 ____________________________ Date Issued Michael Di Salle Member, Landlord A. 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 October 18, 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. Schedule 1 SUMMARY OF CALCULATIONS A. Amount the Tenants must pay to void the eviction order A. continue the tenancy if the payment is made on or before April 17, 2023 Rent Owing To April 30, 2023 $18,168.00 Application Filing Fee $186.00 Order Page: 3 of 4  File Number: LTB-L-052708-22 NSF Charges $150.00 Less the amount the Tenants paid to the Landlord since the - $8,348.00 application was filed Less the amount the Tenants paid into the LTB since the - $0.00 application was filed 2023 ONLTB 29922 (CanLII) Less the amount the Landlord owes the Tenants for - $0.00 an{abatement/rebate} Less the amount of the credit that the Tenants are entitled to - $0.00 Total the Tenants must pay to continue the tenancy $10,156.00 B. Amount the Tenants must pay if the tenancy is terminated Rent Owing To Hearing Date $16,049.66 Application Filing Fee $186.00 NSF Charges $150.00 Less the amount the Tenants paid to the Landlord since the - $8,348.00 application was filed Less the amount the Tenants paid into the LTB since the - $0.00 application was filed Less the amount of the last month's rent deposit - $3,800.00 Less the amount of the interest on the last month's rent deposit - $76.57 Less the amount the Landlord owes the Tenants for an - $0.00 {abatement/rebate} Less the amount of the credit that the Tenants are entitled to - $0.00 Total amount owing to the Landlord $4,161.09 Plus daily compensation owing for each day of occupation starting $66.54 March 30, 2023 (per day) Order Page: 4 of 4