Cochran District Local Housing Corporation v Small

Landlord wins · Timmins · 2025-07-09

Adjudicator

Karen Gonçalves

Dispute

Damage to Property, Substantial Interference

Notice

Substantial interference (N5)

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

C.D.L.H.C.

Tenant

M.S., W.P.

Landlord rep

Tracy Legros

What happened

The Landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenants due to substantial interference with the reasonable enjoyment and lawful rights of the Landlord and other tenants. Specifically, the Tenants allowed their dogs to urinate and defecate throughout the rental unit, causing waste to soak through the floor into a commercial furniture store below and creating a severe odor that affected the entire six-unit complex.

The ruling

The tenancy is terminated due to the Tenants' failure to stop their dogs from soiling the rental unit, which caused damage to a commercial business below and structural issues. The Tenants are ordered to move out by July 20, 2025, and must pay the Landlord $186.00 for the application filing fee. Relief from eviction was denied due to the severity of the situation and the Tenants' lack of cooperation.