Kent-Vine v Gerges

Tenant wins · Oshawa · 2025-07-30

Adjudicator

Eliza Lowes

Dispute

Maintenance

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

N.K.G.

Tenant

A.K.

What happened

The Tenant applied for an order determining that the Landlord failed to meet maintenance obligations regarding a malfunctioning front door lock, broken window hardware, and dangerous flooring transitions. The Landlord failed to attend the hearing despite being properly served. The Tenant sought rent abatement and repair orders.

The ruling

The Landlord is ordered to pay the Tenant $2,580.00, representing rent abatements and the application filing fee. Additionally, the Landlord must repair the front bedroom window by August 31, 2025. If the Landlord fails to repair the window and the Tenant remains in possession, the Tenant is authorized to deduct $27.00 per month from the rent.