George v Hasan

Landlord wins · Brampton · 2025-04-04

Adjudicator

Richard Ferriss

Dispute

Harassment, Substantial Interference

Notice

Tenant rights (T2)

Landlord

M.H.

Tenant

O.G., O.G.

Landlord rep

Michele Mont

Tenant rep

Girin Mehmi

What happened

The Tenants filed a T2 application alleging substantial interference and harassment by the Landlord. The core issue was the Tenants' inability to get internet service from their preferred provider because the two available lines to the house were already in use by the Landlord's parents living upstairs. The Tenants also alleged harassment, but this claim was considered abandoned as no testimony was provided. The Board dismissed the application, finding that the Landlord's failure to facilitate internet access did not amount to substantial interference, especially since the Tenants did not explore alternative internet providers.

The ruling

The Tenants' application (T2) alleging substantial interference and harassment was dismissed in its entirety. The harassment claim was considered abandoned as the Tenants provided no testimony on the matter. The substantial interference claim, which stemmed from an inability to secure internet from a preferred provider, was also dismissed. The Board found that the Landlord's failure to facilitate this specific service did not constitute substantial interference, particularly since the Tenants had not explored other potential internet providers.