Gemmel v Sar-Gin Developments

Split/Other wins · Sault Ste Marie · 2022-02-03

Adjudicator

Ruth Carey

Dispute

Maintenance

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

Sar-Gin Developments, N.S., R.S.

Tenant

K.G.

Landlord rep

Debra Christner

What happened

Tenant applied for an order determining that Landlords failed to meet their maintenance obligations or comply with health, safety, housing or maintenance standards, specifically regarding the condition of the bathroom and flooring in the rental unit.

The ruling

The application is granted in part. The Landlords are ordered to repair the tiles and grouting in the bathroom and replace the damaged carpet at the bedroom threshold. The Tenant is awarded a rent abatement of $397.22 and reimbursement of the $48 filing fee.