Houselink and Mainstay Community Housing v Norris

Landlord wins · Toronto · 2025-07-04

Adjudicator

James Campbell

Dispute

Damage to Property, Substantial Interference

Notice

Damages (N5)

Amount

$5-10K

Landlord

H.A.M.C.H.

Tenant

M.N.

What happened

The Landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant due to wilful or negligent damage to the rental unit and residential complex. The allegations included activating fire alarms without cause, throwing a mattress from a balcony, and significant physical damage to the unit including walls, doors, the toilet, and appliances. The Landlord also sought compensation for damages and daily use of the unit.

The ruling

The tenancy is terminated effective July 15, 2025. The Tenant is ordered to pay the Landlord $9,960.72 for damages, compensation for unit use, and the filing fee. If the Tenant does not vacate by the specified date, the Landlord may enforce the eviction through the Sheriff. The Tenant must also pay $18.28 per day from May 6, 2025, until they move out.