N.P. v T.B.

Tenant wins · 2017-06-12

Dispute

Maintenance, Substantial Interference

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

K.

Tenant

N., T.

Landlord rep

J.B.

Tenant rep

T.B.

What happened

Tenants applied for an order determining that the Landlord substantially interfered with their reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit and failed to meet maintenance obligations. The issues included a rotted bathroom floor, mold, a collapsing foundation, and a leaking roof.

The ruling

The Landlord shall pay the Tenants a total rent abatement of $1,520 for substantially interfering with their reasonable enjoyment and failing to meet maintenance obligations. The Landlord must pay the full amount by June 30, 2017, or interest will accrue.