Slocinski v Angarov

Split/Other wins · Bolton · 2025-01-22

Adjudicator

Alicia Johnson

Dispute

Damage to Property

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

M.S.

Tenant

S.A.

Landlord rep

Daria Berezowska

Tenant rep

Marshall Yarmus

What happened

The Landlord filed an application seeking compensation for significant damages to the rental unit discovered after the Former Tenant vacated. The initial claim of $24,500 was amended to $19,950 at the hearing. The alleged damages included issues with flooring, drywall, a chandelier, and extensive cleaning needs. The Former Tenant contested the claims, attributing the damages to normal wear and tear and a potential roof leak.

The ruling

The Former Tenant is ordered to pay the Landlord a total of $1,441.00. This amount consists of $1,255.00 for partial repair costs for damaged hardwood floors and a chandelier, plus the $186.00 application fee. The Landlord's much larger claim of $19,950.00 was mostly dismissed. Claims for painting, extensive floor repairs, and cleaning were denied due to being normal wear and tear, lack of proof of cause, or the Landlord not incurring actual out-of-pocket costs for self-performed labor.