Haynes v Boucher

Split/Other wins · Sault Ste Marie · 2025-10-21

Adjudicator

Frank Ebner

Dispute

Damage to Property, Substantial Interference

Notice

Substantial interference (N5), Damages (N5)

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

D.H.

Tenant

T.B.

Landlord rep

Carolyn Theroux (Support Person)

Tenant rep

Jill Hewgill

What happened

The Landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant due to substantial interference with reasonable enjoyment and willful or negligent damage to the property. The Landlord alleged overwhelming pet urine odors, noise disturbances, and holes in the drywall. The Tenant, who has lived there for 15 years, cited mental health issues as a contributing factor and requested relief from eviction.

The ruling

The tenancy is allowed to continue provided the Tenant complies with specific conditions for 24 months, including not causing further damage or pet-related odors. The Tenant is ordered to pay the Landlord $1,610.40 by November 1, 2025, covering repair costs and the application fee. If the Tenant breaches the behavior conditions, the Landlord may apply for an ex parte eviction order.