Brener v MacDonald

Landlord wins · Whitby · 2025-07-03

Adjudicator

Benjamin Seigel

Dispute

Damage to Property, Non-payment of Rent, Utilities

Amount

$10-20K

Landlord

M.B., T.B.

Tenant

A.M., L.M.

What happened

The Landlords applied for an order for the Former Tenants to pay rent arrears, daily compensation, utility costs, and repair costs for undue damage caused to the rental unit. The Former Tenants had vacated the unit on April 1, 2023, following a previous eviction order. The case involved significant disputes over water damage and mold, which the Landlord claimed was unreported and caused by negligence, while the Tenants claimed was due to existing maintenance issues for which they could not provide evidence.

The ruling

The Former Tenants are ordered to pay the Landlord a total of $16,847.72. This amount covers rent arrears, unpaid utilities, and significant repair costs for water damage and garbage removal, offset by the last month's rent deposit and accrued interest. Payment is due by July 14, 2025.