Rule Lyles v Hanna

Tenant wins · Kingston · 2025-10-14

Adjudicator

Peter Nicholson

Dispute

Damage to Property

Notice

Serious Damage (N7)

Landlord

L.C.R.L., S.W.L.

Tenant

T.H.

What happened

Landlords applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and for compensation due to alleged undue damage to the front lawn. The Landlords claimed the Tenant repeatedly drove and parked on the grass, causing grooves and mud, and sought $2400.00 for landscaping repairs. The Tenant had vacated the unit prior to the hearing. The Tenant denied the damage and provided photographic evidence showing the lawn in good condition shortly before his departure.

The ruling

The Landlords' application for a monetary order for damages was dismissed. The Landlords failed to provide sufficient evidence, such as photographs or formal quotes, to prove that the Tenant caused undue damage to the lawn. Photographic evidence provided by the Tenant showed the lawn was in good condition.