JD v CM

Split/Other wins · 2015-01-29

Dispute

Reduction Or Discontinuance Of Services Or Facilities, Substantial Interference

Landlord

C., J.

Tenant

J.

What happened

Tenant applied for a rent reduction due to reduction or discontinuance of services or facilities, and for an order determining that the Landlord substantially interfered with the reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit or residential complex. Landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant due to substantial interference.

The ruling

The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy was dismissed. The Landlord was ordered to pay the Tenant a total of $116 for rebates on rent, internet, and cable. The monthly rent was reduced to $455 starting January 15, 2015, with no cable included. The Landlord was ordered to immediately reinstate 24-hour internet access.