Crystal Heights SSM Inc. v Recker

Split/Other wins · Sault Ste. Marie · 2021-05-20

Dispute

Maintenance, Non-payment of Rent

Notice

Non-payment of rent (N4)

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

Crystal Heights SSM Inc.

Tenant

M.R., T.L.

Landlord rep

Rahul Brahmbhatt

Tenant rep

Duty Counsel

What happened

The Landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenants due to non-payment of rent. The Tenants filed a separate application alleging the Landlord failed to meet maintenance obligations. The applications were heard together.

The ruling

The Landlord failed to meet maintenance obligations regarding doors, roof leaks, mould, and exterior steps. The Tenants are entitled to a rent abatement of $5,111.06. The Landlord is ordered to pay the Tenants $2,203.56 after setting off the rent arrears owed by the Tenants.