CE, NK, EL and SDC v R.H., C.G. and CGRH

Tenant wins · 2019-05-13

Dispute

Alteration Of Locking System, Harassment, Illegal Entry, Reduction In Services, Substantial Interference

Notice

Non-payment of rent (N4), Persistent late payment (N8)

Landlord

R., C., C.

Tenant

C., N., E., S.

Landlord rep

FG

Tenant rep

SM

What happened

Tenants applied for an order determining that the Landlords harassed, obstructed, coerced, threatened or interfered with them, entered the rental unit illegally, altered the locking system on a door giving entry to the rental unit or residential complex without giving them replacement keys and substantially interfered with the reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit or residential complex. Tenants also applied for a reduction of the rent charged for the rental unit due to a reduction or discontinuance in services or facilities provided.

The ruling

The Landlords shall pay the Tenants $5,699.23 as an abatement of rent due to the Landlords' illegal entries and substantial interference with the Tenants' reasonable enjoyment. The Landlords shall also pay the Tenants $258.33 for the discontinuance of laundry facilities and $200.00 in costs.