Dafoe v Balchand

Tenant wins · Marmora · 2022-01-26

Adjudicator

Kathryn Kertesz

Dispute

Tenant rights, Maintenance

Notice

Tenant rights (T2)

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

C.B.

Tenant

J.H., J.D.

What happened

Tenants filed a T2 application alleging that the Landlord harassed them, substantially interfered with their reasonable enjoyment, and withheld the vital service of heat. The Tenants also claimed damages for property damaged by an oil spill.

The ruling

The Tenants' claims of harassment, substantial interference, and withholding of vital services were dismissed due to insufficient evidence. However, the Landlord was ordered to pay $375 for property damage caused by an oil spill and $53 for the application filing fee, totaling $428. The payment is due by February 9, 2022, with interest accruing at 2% annually on any outstanding balance after that date.