LTB Order LTB-L-058959-22

2023 ONLTB 34708 (CanLII) Order under Section 69 Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 Citation: D.G.R.C. v G. D., 2023 ONLTB 34708 Date: 2023-05-05 File Number: LTB-L-058959-22 In the matter of: 001, 675 HUNTINGTON RIDGE DR MISSISSAUGA ON L5R4H8 Between: D.G.R.C. Landlord A. G.D.A.R.A. Tenant D.G.R.C. (the 'Landlord') applied for an order to terminate the tenancy A. evict G.D.A.R.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 April 25, 2023. Only the Landlord attended the hearing. The Landlord was represented by Kenia Afolabi. As of 9:24am, 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. I note the Tenant joined the hearing room at approximately 10:04am A. was advised that the matter had already been disposed of. 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 Order Page: 1 of 4  File Number: LTB-L-058959-22 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 R. unit. 3. The lawful rent is $2,141.65. It is due on the 1st day of each month. 2023 ONLTB 34708 (CanLII) 4. Based on the Monthly rent, the daily rent/compensation is $70.41. This amount is calculated as follows: $2,141.65 x 12, divided by 365 days. 5. The Tenant has not made any payments since the application was filed. 6. The rent arrears owing to April 30, 2023 are $17,181.97. 7. The Landlord is entitled to $20.00 to reimburse the Landlord for administration charges A. $0.00 for bank fees the Landlord incurred as a result of 1 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 A. is entitled to reimbursement of those costs. 9. The Landlord collected a rent deposit of $2,089.42 from the Tenant A. this deposit is still being held by the Landlord. The rent deposit can only be applied to the last R. period of the tenancy if the tenancy is terminated. 10. Interest on the rent deposit, in the amount of $138.27 is owing to the Tenant for the period from October 1, 2018 to April 25, 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 A. whether the Landlord attempted to negotiate a repayment agreement with the Tenant A. 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 A. the Tenant is terminated unless the Tenant voids this order. 2. The Tenant may void this order A. continue the tenancy by paying to the Landlord or to the LTB in trust: • $19,529.62 if the payment is made on or before May 16, 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 May 16, 2023 but before the Court Enforcement Office (Sheriff) enforces the eviction. The Tenant may only make this motion once during the tenancy. Order Page: 2 of 4  File Number: LTB-L-058959-22 4. If the Tenant does not pay the amount required to void this order the Tenant must move out of the R. unit on or before May 16, 2023 5. If the Tenant does not void the order, the Tenant shall pay to the Landlord $14,778.88. 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 2023 ONLTB 34708 (CanLII) on the rent deposit are deducted from the amount owing by the Tenant. See Schedule 1 for the calculation of the amount owing. 6. The Tenant shall also pay the Landlord compensation of $70.41 per day for the use of the unit starting April 26, 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 May 16, 2023, the Tenant will start to owe interest. This will be simple interest calculated from May 17, 2023 at 6.00% 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 May 16, 2023, then starting May 17, 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 May 17, 2023. May 5, 2023 ____________________________ Date Issued Sonia Anwar-Ali 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 November 17, 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 R. unit is located. Order Page: 3 of 4  File Number: LTB-L-058959-22 Schedule 1 SUMMARY OF CALCULATIONS A. Amount the Tenant must pay to void the eviction order A. continue the tenancy if the payment is made on or before May 16, 2023 2023 ONLTB 34708 (CanLII) Rent Owing To May 31, 2023 $19,323.62 Application Filing Fee $186.00 NSF Charges $20.00 Less the amount the Tenant paid to the Landlord since the - $0.00 application was filed Less the amount the Tenant paid into the LTB since the - $0.00 application was filed 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 $19,529.62 B. Amount the Tenant must pay if the tenancy is terminated Rent Owing To Hearing Date $16,800.57 Application Filing Fee $186.00 NSF Charges $20.00 Less the amount the Tenant paid to the Landlord since the - $0.00 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 - $2,089.42 Less the amount of the interest on the last month's rent deposit - $138.27 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 $14,778.88 Plus daily compensation owing for each day of occupation starting $70.41 April 26, 2023 (per day) Order Page: 4 of 4