Housing Development Corporation v Simon

Split/Other wins · London · 2026-01-12

Adjudicator

Panagiotis P. Roupas

Dispute

Damage to Property, Substantial Interference

Notice

Substantial interference (N5)

Landlord

H.D.C.

Tenant

A.S.

Landlord rep

A. Frannie Simms

What happened

The Landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant due to substantial interference with reasonable enjoyment and damages caused to the premises. The Landlord alleged that the Tenant or their guest ignited combustible material, resulting in a fire in the building's dumpster. Although the grounds for termination were proven, the Member granted relief from eviction on the condition that the Tenant refrains from starting fires on the property for 18 months.

The ruling

The LTB ruled that the tenancy would continue provided the Tenant complies with specific conditions. The Tenant and their guests must not ignite or burn any combustible material on the residential complex for 18 months (February 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027). If the Tenant breaches this condition, the Landlord may apply for an ex parte eviction order within 30 days of the breach.