Leclair v Johnson

Landlord wins · Shannonville · 2025-08-29

Adjudicator

Frank Ebner

Dispute

Damage to Property, Non-payment of Rent, Substantial Interference

Notice

Non-payment of rent (N4)

Amount

>$20K

Landlord

Y.L.

Tenant

N.J.

Landlord rep

Not specified

What happened

The Landlord applied for termination of tenancy and compensation for rent arrears and extensive property damage. The unit was condemned by animal control, police, and the fire department on April 19, 2024, the same day the Tenant vacated. The Landlord sought over $35,000 in repair costs due to severe animal damage, feces, and garbage left in the unit. The Tenant failed to appear at the hearing.

The ruling

The tenancy was terminated effective April 19, 2024. The Tenant is ordered to pay a total of $35,186.00 to the Landlord, representing $7,611.82 in rent arrears, the $186.00 filing fee, and $27,388.18 for property damages. The damage award was reduced to stay within the LTB's monetary jurisdiction cap.