DAWN v RIOUX

Landlord wins · Iroquois Falls · 2026-01-12

Adjudicator

Panagiotis P. Roupas

Dispute

Non-payment of Rent

Notice

Non-payment of rent (N4)

Amount

>$20K

Landlord

G.D.

Tenant

M.R.

Landlord rep

Susan T. McGrath

What happened

The Landlord applied for eviction and termination of tenancy due to the Tenant's failure to pay rent. The Tenant attempted to raise maintenance and other issues under Section 82 of the Act but failed to provide required disclosure to the Landlord or the Board. The Tenant admitted to withholding rent as a 'self-help remedy' for undisclosed issues. The adjudicator found substantial arrears exceeding $24,000.00 and ordered eviction, while granting a slight postponement due to local housing shortages.

The ruling

The tenancy is terminated effective February 28, 2026. The Tenant is ordered to pay $23,912.00 for arrears and costs. To void the eviction, the Tenant must pay $25,786.00 by January 31, 2026, or $26,586.00 by February 28, 2026. Daily compensation of $26.30 applies until the Tenant vacates.