Coburn v Triantos
Tenant wins · Toronto · 2025-09-02
- Adjudicator
- Dana Wren
- Dispute
- Maintenance, Substantial Interference, Tenant Rights
- Notice
- Tenant rights (T2), Maintenance (T6)
- Amount
- <$5K
- Landlord
- A.T.
- Tenant
- A.C.
- Landlord rep
- Panagiotis Balatidis
- Tenant rep
- Joseph Behar
What happened
The Tenant applied for an order regarding illegal entry, substantial interference with enjoyment, and maintenance issues. The Tenant alleged that the Landlord covered in-unit security cameras, used the Tenant's kitchen spatula and chair to perform drywall repairs, and failed to address a mouse infestation and a roof leak in a timely manner. The Landlord admitted to covering the cameras and using the spatula, claiming a dislike of being recorded.
The ruling
The Landlord is ordered to pay the Tenant $1,048.00, consisting of a $1,000.00 rent abatement for substantial interference and the $48.00 filing fee. The interference was established based on the Landlord's admission of covering security cameras and using the Tenant's kitchen spatula and furniture for maintenance. Maintenance claims regarding mice and a roof leak were dismissed as the Landlord acted reasonably.