Li v SHADD

Split/Other wins · Mississauga · 2025-05-02

Adjudicator

Curtis Begg

Dispute

Damage to Property, Substantial Interference, Unpaid Utilities

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

S.L.

Tenant

J.S.

Landlord rep

Cameron Parrott

What happened

The Landlord applied for eviction due to substantial interference and damages, and for compensation for unpaid utilities and repair costs. The Tenant vacated the unit before the hearing. The dispute centered on whether the Tenant was liable for electricity bills and a $2,280.76 chargeback for a dishwasher leak repair. The Tenant argued utilities were included in the rent based on prior text messages, but the adjudicator found the signed lease, which stated the Tenant was responsible for electricity, to be clear and binding. The claim for damages was dismissed as the Tenant acted reasonably by reporting the leak emergency.

The ruling

The tenancy is terminated as of the date the Tenant vacated, September 30, 2024. The Tenant is ordered to pay the Landlord $736.23, which consists of $550.23 for unpaid electricity costs and the $186.00 application fee. The Landlord's claim for $2,280.76 in damages is dismissed.