LTB Order LTB-L-068809-22

Order under Section 69 Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 2023 ONLTB 37991 (CanLII) Citation: 2536953 ONTARIO INC v M.W., 2023 ONLTB 37991 Date: 2023-05-19 File Number: LTB-L-068809-22 In the matter of: UPPER UNIT, 67 ST. GEORGE STREET ST.CATHARINES ON L2P5P5 Between: 2536953 ONTARIO INC Landlord And M.W. Tenant 2536953 ONTARIO INC (the 'Landlord') applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict M.W. (the 'Tenant') because the Tenant did not pay the rent that the Tenant owes. This application was heard by videoconference on May 8, 2023. Only Craig Watson, the Landlord attended the hearing. As of 2:25 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 Tenant was not present nor represented at the hearing. The Landlord said that he delivered the notice of hearing to the Tenant on March 18, 2023 and also spoke to the Tenant regarding the hearing, in person, on April 12, 2023. 2. 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. 3. As of the hearing date, the Tenant was still in possession of the rental unit. 4. The lawful rent is $794.00. It is due on the 1st day of each month. Order Page: 1 of 4  File Number: LTB-L-068809-22 5. Based on the Monthly rent, the daily rent/compensation is $26.10. This amount is calculated as follows: $794.00 x 12, divided by 365 days. 6. The Tenant has not made any payments since the application was filed. 7. The rent arrears owing to May 31, 2023 are $5,520.00. 2023 ONLTB 37991 (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 $750.00 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 $64.11 is owing to the Tenant for the period from September 25, 2017 to May 8, 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. 12. The Landlord testified that he offered a payment plan to the Tenant on several occasions but the Tenant did not respond. The Landlord said that he offered to terminate the tenancy and waive the arrears owed but the Tenant did not move out. The Tenant has not made a good faith payment to the Landlord. 13. The Landlord said the impact of the arrears is significant as he requires the rental payments to maintain the residential complex and meet his financial obligations. 14. The Landlord said that no minors reside at the rental unit, he believes the Tenant is employed and the Landlord is unaware of any medical or financial circumstances as reason to consider delaying or denying the termination of the tenancy. 15. The Landlord seeks a standard order to terminate the tenancy. 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: • $5,706.00 if the payment is made on or before May 30, 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 Order Page: 2 of 4  File Number: LTB-L-068809-22 that became due after May 30, 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 May 30, 2023 2023 ONLTB 37991 (CanLII) 5. If the Tenant does not void the order, the Tenant shall pay to the Landlord $4,306.69. 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. 6. The Tenant shall also pay the Landlord compensation of $26.10 per day for the use of the unit starting May 9, 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 30, 2023, the Tenant will start to owe interest. This will be simple interest calculated from May 31, 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 30, 2023, then starting May 31, 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 31, 2023. May 19, 2023 ____________________________ Date Issued Dana Wren 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 November 30, 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. Order Page: 3 of 4  File Number: LTB-L-068809-22 Schedule 1 SUMMARY OF CALCULATIONS A. Amount the Tenant must pay to void the eviction order and continue the tenancy if 2023 ONLTB 37991 (CanLII) the payment is made on or before May 30, 2023 Rent Owing To May 31, 2023 $5,520.00 Application Filing Fee $186.00 NSF Charges $0.00 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 $5,706.00 B. Amount the Tenant must pay if the tenancy is terminated Rent Owing To Hearing Date $4,934.80 Application Filing Fee $186.00 NSF Charges $0.00 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 - $750.00 Less the amount of the interest on the last month's rent deposit - $64.11 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 $4,306.69 Plus daily compensation owing for each day of occupation starting $26.10 May 9, 2023 (per day) Order Page: 4 of 4