Parsons v Ieraci
Tenant wins · Toronto · 2024-01-02
- Adjudicator
- Sonia Anwar-Ali
- Dispute
- Harassment, Illegal Lockout, Substantial Interference
- Amount
- <$5K
- Landlord
- F.I.
- Tenant
- M.P.
- Landlord rep
- Nicole Fazzari
- Tenant rep
- Zara Magalhaes
What happened
Tenant applied for an order determining that Landlord illegally locked her out of the rental unit, substantially interfered with her reasonable enjoyment, and harassed her. The Tenant was locked out of the unit on July 5, 2021 when the Landlord removed all her belongings without her consent.
The ruling
The Landlord illegally locked out the Tenant from the rental unit on July 5, 2021. The Landlord is ordered to provide alternative pet-friendly accommodation to the Tenant until the repairs to the unit are complete, and then return vacant possession of the unit to the Tenant at the same rent and terms. The Landlord may face fines up to $35,000 if they fail to comply with the order to provide alternative accommodation.