Blatchford v Danam Limited

Tenant wins · Scarborough · 2023-09-27

Adjudicator

John Cashmore

Dispute

Altered Locking System, Illegal Entry, Substantial Interference

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

Danam Limited, Sawera Property Management

Tenant

C.A.B., K.J.B.

Landlord rep

Ian Gardener

Tenant rep

George Brown

What happened

The tenants applied for an order determining that the landlords entered the rental unit illegally, altered the locking system without providing replacement keys, and substantially interfered with the reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit.

The ruling

The landlords are ordered to pay the tenants $1,248, which includes $1,200 in general damages and the $48 application fee. The landlords must immediately allow the tenants to recover possession of the rental unit and provide them with keys.