Evictly

LTB Order LTB-L-077394-22

Citation
2023 ONLTB 58720
Decided
2023-08-29
Rental unit
507, 30 TRUDELLE ST SCARBOROUGH ON M1J1Z2
Landlord
TRUDELLE COURT APARTMENTS LIMITED
Tenant
K.D.A.L.S.
RTA section
s. 69
Order under Section 69 Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 Citation: TRUDELLE COURT APARTMENTS LIMITED v Dhanaw-lucero, 2023 ONLTB 58720 2023 ONLTB 58720 (CanLII) Date: 2023-08-29 File Number: LTB-L-077394-22 In the matter of: 507, 30 TRUDELLE ST SCARBOROUGH ON M1J1Z2 Between: TRUDELLE COURT APARTMENTS LIMITED Landlord A. K.D.A.L.S. Tenants TRUDELLE COURT APARTMENTS LIMITED (the 'Landlord') applied for an order to terminate the tenancy A. evict K.D.A.L.S. (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 August 17, 2023. The Landlord A. Susan Dhanaw-Lucero attended the hearing. Ms. Dhanaw-Lucero is the mother of one of the Tenants A. was asked to represent both Tenants at the hearing. Determinations: 1. The Landlord served the Tenants with a valid Notice to End Tenancy Early for Non- payment of Rent (N4 Notice). The Tenants 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 Tenants were still in possession of the rental unit. 3. The lawful rent is $1,664.00. It is due on the 1st day of each month. 4. Based on the Monthly rent, the daily rent/compensation is $54.71. This amount is calculated as follows: $1,664.00 x 12, divided by 365 days. 5. The Tenants have paid $1,020.00 to the Landlord since the application was filed. 6. The rent arrears owing to August 31, 2023 are $17,284.00. 7. The Landlord is entitled to $40.00 to reimburse the Landlord for administration charges the Landlord incurred as a result of 2 cheques given by or on behalf of the Tenants which was returned NSF. Order Page 1 of 5 File Number: LTB-L-077394-22 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 $1,664.00 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 2023 ONLTB 58720 (CanLII) the tenancy if the tenancy is terminated. 10. Interest on the rent deposit, in the amount of $40.00 is owing to the Tenants for the period from September 1, 2022 to August 17, 2023. 11. Both representatives suggested that the eviction be postponed to September 17, 2023. I have considered all of the disclosed circumstances in accordance with subsection 83(2) of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (the 'Act'), A. find that it would not be unfair to postpone the eviction until September 17, 2023 pursuant to subsection 83(1)(b) of the Act. It is ordered that: 1. The tenancy between the Landlord A. the Tenants is terminated unless the Tenants voids this order. 2. The Tenants may void this order A. continue the tenancy by paying to the Landlord or to the LTB in trust:  $17,510.00 if the payment is made on or before August 31, 2023. See Schedule 1 for the calculation of the amount owing. OR  $19,174.00 if the payment is made on or before September 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 has paid the full amount owing as ordered plus any additional rent that became due after September 17, 2023 but before the Court Enforcement Office (Sheriff) enforces the eviction. The Tenants may only make this motion once during the tenancy. 4. If the Tenants does not pay the amount required to void this order the Tenants must move out of the rental unit on or before September 17, 2023. 5. If the Tenants do not void the order, the Tenants shall pay to the Landlord $15,072.07. 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 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 $54.71 per day for the use of the unit starting August 18, 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 September 9, 2023, the Tenants will start to owe interest. This will be simple interest calculated from September 10, 2023 at 6.00% annually on the balance outstanding. Order Page 2 of 5 File Number: LTB-L-077394-22 8. If the unit is not vacated on or before September 17, 2023, then starting September 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 2023 ONLTB 58720 (CanLII) possession of the unit to the Landlord on or after September 18, 2023. August 29, 2023 Date Issued Amanda Kovats Member, Landlord A. Tenants 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 March 18, 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-077394-22 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 August 31, 2023 2023 ONLTB 58720 (CanLII) Rent Owing To August 31, 2023 $18,304.00 Application Filing Fee $186.00 NSF Charges $40.00 Less the amount the Tenants paid to the Landlord since the - $1,020.00 application was filed Less the amount the Tenants paid into the LTB since the - $0.00 application was filed Less the amount the Landlord owes the Tenants for - $0.00 an{abatement/rebate} Less the amount of the credit that the Tenants is entitled to - $0.00 Total the Tenants must pay to continue the tenancy $17,510.00 B. Amount the Tenants must pay to void the eviction order A. continue the tenancy if the payment is made on or before September 17, 2023 Rent Owing To September 30, 2023 $19,968.00 Application Filing Fee $186.00 NSF Charges $40.00 Less the amount the Tenants paid to the Landlord since the - $1,020.00 application was filed Less the amount the Tenants paid into the LTB since the - $0.00 application was filed Less the amount the Landlord owes the Tenants for - $0.00 an{abatement/rebate} Less the amount of the credit that the Tenants is entitled to - $0.00 Total the Tenants must pay to continue the tenancy $19,174.00 C. Amount the Tenants must pay if the tenancy is terminated Rent Owing To Hearing Date $17,570.07 Application Filing Fee $186.00 NSF Charges $40.00 Less the amount the Tenants paid to the Landlord since the - $1,020.00 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 - $1,664.00 Less the amount of the interest on the last month's rent deposit - $40.00 Less the amount the Landlord owes the Tenants for an - $0.00 {abatement/rebate} Order Page 4 of 5 File Number: LTB-L-077394-22 Less the amount of the credit that the Tenants is entitled to - $0.00 Total amount owing to the Landlord $15,072.07 Plus daily compensation owing for each day of occupation starting $54.71 August 18, 2023 (per day) 2023 ONLTB 58720 (CanLII) Order Page 5 of 5