Saroop v Millar

Landlord wins · Ottawa · 2025-12-03

Adjudicator

Colin Elsby

Dispute

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

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

K.D.S.

Tenant

J.M.

What happened

The Landlord applied for an order for the Former Tenant to pay rent arrears, utility costs, damages, and compensation for substantial interference after the tenancy ended. The Former Tenant vacated the unit on September 1, 2023. Key issues included a dispute over early occupancy rent, unpaid water bills, noise complaints leading to a claim for property value reduction, and cleaning/repair costs. The Former Tenant raised a section 82 issue regarding inadequate air conditioning.

The ruling

The Former Tenant is ordered to pay the Landlord a total of $4,205.05. This amount includes $4,984.60 in rent arrears and $1,909.65 in unpaid water utilities, plus the filing fee, minus the rent deposit and interest. Claims for substantial interference compensation and property damage/cleaning were dismissed due to lack of proof of out-of-pocket expenses and finding that the unit condition constituted ordinary wear and tear.