Lindsay v. Ecuhome Corporation

Split/Other wins · 2023-10-20

Adjudicator

Matheson J.

Dispute

Harassment, Non-payment of Rent

Landlord

E.C.

Tenant

M.A.L.

Landlord rep

Douglas H. Levitt, Spencer F. Toole

What happened

Tenant sought extensions of time to challenge three LTB orders, including two from 2022 and an eviction order from 2023. The dispute arose from changes to the tenant's rent-geared-to-income subsidy, leading to increased rent payments. The tenant stopped paying rent in January 2023, resulting in eviction proceedings.

The ruling

The court granted an extension of time only for the appeal of the LTB eviction order, with conditions. Extensions for the 2022 LTB orders and judicial review applications were denied. An automatic stay of the eviction order was granted, subject to the tenant paying at least $145/month toward rent and promptly obtaining a transcript of the LTB eviction hearing.