Barnes v Kopan

Tenant wins · Kitchener · 2023-11-22

Adjudicator

E. Patrick Shea

Dispute

Harassment, Illegal Entry, Interference With Vital Services, Substantial Interference

Amount

$5-10K

Landlord

A.K.

Tenant

T.B.

What happened

Tenant applied for an order determining that the Landlord: entered the rental unit illegally, substantially interfered with the reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit, harassed the Tenant, and interfered with the supply of vital services to the rental unit. The Landlord applied for an order that the Tenant pay amounts he claimed were owed by the Tenant.

The ruling

The Landlord's application is dismissed. The Tenant is entitled to a $1,000 rent abatement and $53 for the filing fee. The Landlord shall pay the Tenant $1,053 by December 3, 2023, or will owe interest.