Mansoor v Butt

Tenant wins · Barrie · 2025-09-19

Adjudicator

Susan Priest

Dispute

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

Landlord

F.M., N.A.B.

Tenant

B.R., D.R.

What happened

Landlord 1 and Landlord 2 applied for compensation from Tenant 1 and Tenant 2 (former tenants) for rent arrears, utility costs, damages, and substantial interference after the tenants vacated the property. However, at the hearing, it was discovered that the Landlords failed to serve the application and the Notice of Hearing to the Tenants as required by the Board's rules.

The ruling

The application filed by the Landlords for compensation is dismissed. The Landlords failed to serve the required legal documents to the Former Tenants, which is a procedural requirement for the hearing to proceed. The Landlords may file a subsequent application if they do so within the one-year limitation period and properly serve the Tenants.