Summit Properties Inc. v Kirk

Landlord wins · London · 2024-06-18

Adjudicator

Jane Dean

Dispute

Substantial Interference

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

Summit Properties Inc.

Tenant

K.C.

Landlord rep

Emily Van Eerd

What happened

Landlord applied for an order requiring the Tenant to pay reasonable costs for repairs due to damage caused by the Tenant, another occupant, or someone the Tenant permitted in the rental unit. The Landlord alleged the Tenant's negligence caused water damage to the ceiling of the unit below and damage to the flooring in the Tenant's unit.

The ruling

The Landlord proved the Tenant negligently caused water damage to the ceiling of the unit below and damage to the flooring in the Tenant's unit. The Tenant must pay the Landlord $1,869.47 for the repair costs and $186 for the application fee, for a total of $2,055.47.