Ojisua v Braster

Landlord wins · St Catharines · 2022-01-18

Adjudicator

Camille Tancioco

Dispute

Substantial interference, Wilful damage, Persistent late payment of rent

Notice

Non-payment of rent (N8), Tenant rights (N7), Tenant rights (N5)

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

M.O.

Tenant

K.B., W.B.

What happened

Landlord applied for termination of tenancy and eviction due to substantial interference with reasonable enjoyment, wilful damage to the premises, and persistent late rent payments. Tenants were absent from the hearing.

The ruling

The tenancy is terminated effective January 23, 2022. Tenants must pay $2,000 for damages and $186 for application filing costs. If not vacated by January 23, 2022, the Landlord may file for eviction enforcement. The Sheriff is directed to give vacant possession to the Landlord on or after January 24, 2022, with a request to expedite enforcement.