Goncharow v Chamseddin

Landlord wins · St Catharines · 2025-12-04

Adjudicator

Vicky Liu

Dispute

Damage to Property, Substantial Interference

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

N.G.

Tenant

M.C.

Landlord rep

Patrick Lyons

What happened

The Tenant requested a review of an LTB order that dismissed the Landlord's eviction application but ordered the Tenant to pay for damages and filing fees. The Tenant missed the original hearing and claimed it was due to a medical illness. The LTB reviewed whether the Tenant's medical evidence was sufficient to justify his absence.

The ruling

The request to review the original order was denied. The Board found the Tenant's medical documentation inadequate to explain his absence from the original hearing. The original order, which awarded the Landlord $211.00 for damages and fees but dismissed the eviction, remains in effect. The stay on the order is lifted.